DOL Median (Virginia)
$78,300
vs National
-5.7%
National: $83,013BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$77,756
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$78,300
-5.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$83,013
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Political Scientists in Virginia earns $78,300 in nominal terms, which is 5.7% below the national average of $83,013. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 100.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $77,756 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Virginia
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| THE HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICANS, INC. | $150,000 | 1 |
| CENTRA TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $105,000 | 2 |
| CENTER FOR GLOBAL POLICY | $101,483 | 1 |
| HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICA | $100,000 | 1 |
| Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. | $98,431 | 2 |
| Target Labs INC | $81,235 | 2 |
| NATIONAL FISHERIES INSTITUTE | $79,757 | 3 |
| National Center for State Courts | $75,190 | 5 |
| KIM & K CORPORATION | $75,130 | 2 |
| The RAND Corporation | $74,807 | 6 |
| KEE LAW FIRM | $72,093 | 1 |
| New Age Aviation Security US Inc. | $68,500 | 1 |
| Mercatus Center, Inc. | $65,000 | 1 |
| Conservation International | $57,500 | 3 |
| Kim & K Corporation dba E & R Media | N/A | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Political Scientists
WASHINGTON DC, WA · $222,000Albany, NY · $180,000Cambridge, MA · $150,000San Bruno, CA · $134,000GILLETTE, NJ · $130,000Top-Paying Roles in Virginia
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How much does a Political Scientists make in Virginia?
The median Political Scientists salary in Virginia is $78,300 based on 18 DOL filings.
Is Virginia a good place to work as a Political Scientists?
A Political Scientists in Virginia earns 5.7% less than the national median of $83,013, or $77,756 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.