DOL Median (Austin, TX)
$48,000
vs National
-42.2%
National: $83,013BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$51,780
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$48,000
-42.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$83,013
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Political Scientists in Austin, TX earns $48,000 in nominal terms, which is 42.2% below the national average of $83,013. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $51,780 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Austin, TX
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Defense Fund | $90,000 | 2 |
| STRATFOR ENTERPRISES LLC | $66,000 | 2 |
| GEOPOLITICAL FUTURES, LLC | $48,000 | 2 |
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How much does a Political Scientists make in Austin, TX?
The median Political Scientists salary in Austin, TX is $48,000 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Austin, TX a good place to work as a Political Scientists?
A Political Scientists in Austin, TX earns 42.2% less than the national median of $83,013, or $51,780 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.