DOL Median (Arizona)
$81,000
vs National
+25.6%
National: $64,505BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$74,723
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$81,000
+25.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$64,505
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Physical Scientists, All Other in Arizona earns $81,000 in nominal terms, which is 25.6% above the national average of $64,505. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 108.4 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $74,723 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Arizona
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory | $125,133 | 3 |
| Advalue Photonics Inc | $80,000 | 5 |
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How much does a Physical Scientists, All Other make in Arizona?
The median Physical Scientists, All Other salary in Arizona is $81,000 based on 4 DOL filings.
Is Arizona a good place to work as a Physical Scientists, All Other?
A Physical Scientists, All Other in Arizona earns 25.6% more than the national median of $64,505, or $74,723 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.