Life Scientists, All Other Salary in ITHACA, NY - FY2025 DOL Data

DOL Median (ITHACA, NY)

$46,000

vs National

-8%

National: $50,000

BLS Median (area)

N/A

COL-Adjusted

$36,771

Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)

$46,000

-8% vs national

National Average (DOL)

$50,000

Baseline

BLS Estimate (This Area)

N/A

No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Life Scientists, All Other in ITHACA, NY earns $46,000 in nominal terms, which is 8% below the national average of $50,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 125.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $36,771 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in ITHACA, NY

Employer	Median Salary	Filings
Howard Hughes Medical Institute	$48,000	683
Cornell University	$45,550	11

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Life Scientists, All Other make in ITHACA, NY?

The median Life Scientists, All Other salary in ITHACA, NY is $46,000 based on 15 DOL filings.

Is ITHACA, NY a good place to work as a Life Scientists, All Other?

A Life Scientists, All Other in ITHACA, NY earns 8% less than the national median of $50,000, or $36,771 after adjusting for the local cost of living.

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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.