DOL Median (Pennsylvania)
$62,400
vs National
-24.8%
National: $83,013BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$65,272
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$62,400
-24.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$83,013
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Political Scientists in Pennsylvania earns $62,400 in nominal terms, which is 24.8% below the national average of $83,013. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $65,272 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Pennsylvania
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| The RAND Corporation | $74,807 | 6 |
| GALLAGHER LAW, P.C. | $62,400 | 2 |
| THE COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC POLICY ALTE | $48,194 | 1 |
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How much does a Political Scientists make in Pennsylvania?
The median Political Scientists salary in Pennsylvania is $62,400 based on 4 DOL filings.
Is Pennsylvania a good place to work as a Political Scientists?
A Political Scientists in Pennsylvania earns 24.8% less than the national median of $83,013, or $65,272 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.