DOL Median (Salt Lake City, UT)
$48,480
vs National
-30.7%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$46,977
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$48,480
-30.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Physicists in Salt Lake City, UT earns $48,480 in nominal terms, which is 30.7% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 103.2 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $46,977 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Salt Lake City, UT
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| OEC MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC. | $102,000 | 3 |
| Varex Imaging Corporation | $95,077 | 3 |
| University of Utah | $48,102 | 19 |
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How much does a Physicists make in Salt Lake City, UT?
The median Physicists salary in Salt Lake City, UT is $48,480 based on 11 DOL filings.
Is Salt Lake City, UT a good place to work as a Physicists?
A Physicists in Salt Lake City, UT earns 30.7% less than the national median of $70,000, or $46,977 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.