DOL Median (Waltham, MA)
$99,000
vs National
+41.4%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$67,577
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$99,000
+41.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Physicists in Waltham, MA earns $99,000 in nominal terms, which is 41.4% above the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $67,577 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Waltham, MA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| FLODESIGN WIND TURBINE CORP. | $115,000 | 1 |
| Dassault Systemes Simulia Corp | $100,000 | 4 |
| GMZ ENERGY, INC. | $98,000 | 1 |
| The University of Southern California | $76,458 | 8 |
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How much does a Physicists make in Waltham, MA?
The median Physicists salary in Waltham, MA is $99,000 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Waltham, MA a good place to work as a Physicists?
A Physicists in Waltham, MA earns 41.4% more than the national median of $70,000, or $67,577 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.