Physicists Salary in College Park, MD - FY2025 DOL Data

DOL Median (College Park, MD)

$56,050

vs National

-19.9%

National: $70,000

BLS Median (area)

N/A

COL-Adjusted

$48,112

Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)

$56,050

-19.9% vs national

National Average (DOL)

$70,000

Baseline

BLS Estimate (This Area)

N/A

No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Physicists in College Park, MD earns $56,050 in nominal terms, which is 19.9% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 116.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $48,112 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in College Park, MD

Employer	Median Salary	Filings
University of Maryland College Park	$61,627	147
Colorado State University	$50,570	14

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Physicists make in College Park, MD?

The median Physicists salary in College Park, MD is $56,050 based on 58 DOL filings.

Is College Park, MD a good place to work as a Physicists?

A Physicists in College Park, MD earns 19.9% less than the national median of $70,000, or $48,112 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.