DOL Median (Texas)
$48,048
vs National
-42.1%
National: $83,013BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$51,832
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$48,048
-42.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$83,013
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Political Scientists in Texas earns $48,048 in nominal terms, which is 42.1% 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 $51,832 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Texas
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Defense Fund | $90,000 | 2 |
| BLUE LABS, LLC | $68,349 | 7 |
| STRATFOR ENTERPRISES LLC | $66,000 | 2 |
| W.M. Rice University | $48,048 | 1 |
| GEOPOLITICAL FUTURES, LLC | $48,000 | 2 |
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How much does a Political Scientists make in Texas?
The median Political Scientists salary in Texas is $48,048 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is Texas a good place to work as a Political Scientists?
A Political Scientists in Texas earns 42.1% less than the national median of $83,013, or $51,832 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.