DOL Median (Maryland)
$55,200
vs National
-33.5%
National: $83,013BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$47,382
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$55,200
-33.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$83,013
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Political Scientists in Maryland earns $55,200 in nominal terms, which is 33.5% below the national average of $83,013. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 116.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $47,382 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Maryland
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| United States Naval Academy | $89,855 | 1 |
| University of Maryland College Park | $55,200 | 4 |
| University of Maryland Baltimore | $40,500 | 1 |
| FRIENDS OF ISTAR | N/A | 1 |
| IMPAQ INTERNATIONAL, LLC | N/A | 1 |
| WESTBRIDGE TECHNOLOGIES INC. | N/A | 1 |
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WASHINGTON DC, WA · $222,000Albany, NY · $180,000Cambridge, MA · $150,000San Bruno, CA · $134,000GILLETTE, NJ · $130,000Top-Paying Roles in Maryland
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How much does a Political Scientists make in Maryland?
The median Political Scientists salary in Maryland is $55,200 based on 4 DOL filings.
Is Maryland a good place to work as a Political Scientists?
A Political Scientists in Maryland earns 33.5% less than the national median of $83,013, or $47,382 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.