Political Scientists Salary in Washington - FY2025 DOL Data

DOL Median (Washington)

$146,000

vs National

+75.9%

National: $83,013

BLS Median (area)

N/A

COL-Adjusted

$127,400

Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)

$146,000

+75.9% vs national

National Average (DOL)

$83,013

Baseline

BLS Estimate (This Area)

N/A

No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Political Scientists in Washington earns $146,000 in nominal terms, which is 75.9% above the national average of $83,013. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 114.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $127,400 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in Washington

Employer	Median Salary	Filings
GOOGLE LLC	$145,000	7
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation	$70,000	1
Strategies 360, Inc.	N/A	2

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Political Scientists make in Washington?

The median Political Scientists salary in Washington is $146,000 based on 2 DOL filings.

Is Washington a good place to work as a Political Scientists?

A Political Scientists in Washington earns 75.9% more than the national median of $83,013, or $127,400 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.