DOL Median (Richmond, VA)
$58,094
vs National
-17%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$57,691
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$58,094
-17% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Physicists in Richmond, VA earns $58,094 in nominal terms, which is 17% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 100.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $57,691 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Richmond, VA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| VCU Health System Authority | $58,094 | 8 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | $54,000 | 6 |
| University of Richmond | $49,000 | 2 |
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How much does a Physicists make in Richmond, VA?
The median Physicists salary in Richmond, VA is $58,094 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Richmond, VA a good place to work as a Physicists?
A Physicists in Richmond, VA earns 17% less than the national median of $70,000, or $57,691 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.