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Environmental Scientist: United States vs Japan

Side-by-side salary comparison Β· Estimated based on OECD & BLS data

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States pays 93% more

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United States

USD

Estimated Salary (USD)

$73,720

per year

Local Currency (USD)

$73,720

per year

PPP Adjusted

$65,945

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

12,956

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 0%

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Japan

JPY

Estimated Salary (USD)

$38,195

per year

Local Currency (JPY)

Β₯5,691,055

per year

PPP Adjusted

$85,874

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

12,647

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 48%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
$73.7K
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan
$38.2K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
$65.9K
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan
$85.9K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
12,956
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan
12,647

Key Takeaways

  • ●

    Environmental Scientists in United States earn 93% more than in Japan (nominal USD).

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    After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), Japan actually leads by 30%.

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    Using the Big Mac Index, a Environmental Scientist's salary buys 1.0x more Big Macs in United States.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays Environmental Scientists more: United States or Japan?β–Ύ

United States pays Environmental Scientists an estimated $73,720 USD per year, which is 93% more than Japan's estimated $38,195 USD.

What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Environmental Scientist in United States vs Japan?β–Ύ

The PPP-adjusted salary is $65,945 USD in United States and $85,874 USD in Japan. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

How does the purchasing power compare for Environmental Scientists?β–Ύ

Using the Big Mac Index, a Environmental Scientist in United States can buy about 12,956 Big Macs per year, while in Japan it's about 12,647 Big Macs.

Estimated based on OECD & BLS data. Actual salaries vary by experience, company, and region. Data is for informational purposes only.

Sources: BLS OEWS Β· OECD Β· World Bank Β· Big Mac Index