DOL Median (Louisiana)
$44,949
vs National
-30.3%
National: $64,505BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$49,232
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$44,949
-30.3% 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 Louisiana earns $44,949 in nominal terms, which is 30.3% below the national average of $64,505. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 91.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $49,232 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Louisiana
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| The Water Institute of the Gulf | $75,649 | 1 |
| Louisiana Tech University | $55,200 | 1 |
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette | $45,900 | 2 |
| Louisiana State University and A & M College | $44,000 | 27 |
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How much does a Physical Scientists, All Other make in Louisiana?
The median Physical Scientists, All Other salary in Louisiana is $44,949 based on 17 DOL filings.
Is Louisiana a good place to work as a Physical Scientists, All Other?
A Physical Scientists, All Other in Louisiana earns 30.3% less than the national median of $64,505, or $49,232 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.