DOL Median (Socorro, NM)
$47,439
vs National
-32.2%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$50,467
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$47,439
-32.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Physicists in Socorro, NM earns $47,439 in nominal terms, which is 32.2% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 94.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $50,467 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Socorro, NM
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| NEW MEXICO INSTITUTE OF MINING & TECHNOLOGY | $47,439 | 7 |
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How much does a Physicists make in Socorro, NM?
The median Physicists salary in Socorro, NM is $47,439 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Socorro, NM a good place to work as a Physicists?
A Physicists in Socorro, NM earns 32.2% less than the national median of $70,000, or $50,467 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.