DOL Median (Cambridge, MA)
$150,000
vs National
+80.7%
National: $83,013BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$102,389
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$150,000
+80.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$83,013
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Political Scientists in Cambridge, MA earns $150,000 in nominal terms, which is 80.7% above the national average of $83,013. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $102,389 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Cambridge, MA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Greenmantle LLC | $190,000 | 4 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $150,000 | 1 |
| AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ARTS & SCIENCES | $65,000 | 1 |
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How much does a Political Scientists make in Cambridge, MA?
The median Political Scientists salary in Cambridge, MA is $150,000 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Cambridge, MA a good place to work as a Political Scientists?
A Political Scientists in Cambridge, MA earns 80.7% more than the national median of $83,013, or $102,389 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.