DOL Median (Austin, TX)
$48,690
vs National
-30.4%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$52,524
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$48,690
-30.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Physicists in Austin, TX earns $48,690 in nominal terms, which is 30.4% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $52,524 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Austin, TX
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| MILOW, LTD. | $260,000 | 2 |
| KLA-Tencor Corporation | $135,000 | 21 |
| URBAN MINING COMPANY | $96,400 | 4 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $48,900 | 69 |
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How much does a Physicists make in Austin, TX?
The median Physicists salary in Austin, TX is $48,690 based on 40 DOL filings.
Is Austin, TX a good place to work as a Physicists?
A Physicists in Austin, TX earns 30.4% less than the national median of $70,000, or $52,524 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.