DOL Median (District of Columbia)
$64,740
vs National
+0.4%
National: $64,505BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$44,342
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$64,740
+0.4% 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 District of Columbia earns $64,740 in nominal terms, which is 0.4% above the national average of $64,505. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $44,342 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in District of Columbia
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Smithsonian Institution | $65,194 | 3 |
| UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON | $62,143 | 3 |
| OCEANA INC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Physical Scientists, All Other make in District of Columbia?
The median Physical Scientists, All Other salary in District of Columbia is $64,740 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is District of Columbia a good place to work as a Physical Scientists, All Other?
A Physical Scientists, All Other in District of Columbia earns 0.4% more than the national median of $64,505, or $44,342 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.