DOL Median (Washington)
$75,153
vs National
+16.5%
National: $64,505BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$65,578
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$75,153
+16.5% 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 Washington earns $75,153 in nominal terms, which is 16.5% above the national average of $64,505. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 114.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $65,578 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Washington
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Facebook Inc. | $140,000 | 1 |
| NION COMPANY | $130,000 | 2 |
| KUZER | $105,000 | 2 |
| BATTELLE | $78,240 | 14 |
| Washington State University | $70,440 | 4 |
| BIG BEND COMMUNITY COLLEGE | $55,000 | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Physical Scientists, All Other
Palo Alto, CA · $155,500Cupertino, CA · $150,000San Pedro, CA · $150,000Redmond, WA · $140,000MENLO PARL, CA · $140,000Top-Paying Roles in Washington
Cardiologists · $630,174Surgeons, All Other · $460,127Emergency Medicine Physicians · $389,282Physicians, All Other · $228,228Chief Executives · $208,000Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Physical Scientists, All Other make in Washington?
The median Physical Scientists, All Other salary in Washington is $75,153 based on 10 DOL filings.
Is Washington a good place to work as a Physical Scientists, All Other?
A Physical Scientists, All Other in Washington earns 16.5% more than the national median of $64,505, or $65,578 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.