DOL Median (Albany, NY)
$180,000
vs National
+116.8%
National: $83,013BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$143,885
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$180,000
+116.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$83,013
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Political Scientists in Albany, NY earns $180,000 in nominal terms, which is 116.8% above the national average of $83,013. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 125.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $143,885 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Albany, NY
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY | $180,000 | 1 |
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How much does a Political Scientists make in Albany, NY?
The median Political Scientists salary in Albany, NY is $180,000 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Albany, NY a good place to work as a Political Scientists?
A Political Scientists in Albany, NY earns 116.8% more than the national median of $83,013, or $143,885 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.