DOL Median (Virginia)
$64,893
vs National
+0.6%
National: $64,505BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$64,442
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$64,893
+0.6% 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 Virginia earns $64,893 in nominal terms, which is 0.6% above the national average of $64,505. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 100.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $64,442 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Virginia
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| PONG RESEARCH CORPORATION | $102,645 | 1 |
| Hollingsworth & Vose Company | $101,000 | 1 |
| Science Systems and Applications, Inc. | $74,393 | 6 |
| Virginia Department of Transportation | $61,583 | 5 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University | $60,000 | 3 |
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How much does a Physical Scientists, All Other make in Virginia?
The median Physical Scientists, All Other salary in Virginia is $64,893 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is Virginia a good place to work as a Physical Scientists, All Other?
A Physical Scientists, All Other in Virginia earns 0.6% more than the national median of $64,505, or $64,442 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.