DOL Median (Akron, OH)
$68,973
vs National
-1.5%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$73,376
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$68,973
-1.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Akron, OH earns $68,973 in nominal terms, which is 1.5% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 94.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $73,376 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Akron, OH
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| THE GOODYEAR TIRE RUBBER COMPANY | $99,798 | 1 |
| Bridgestone Americas, Inc. | $89,520 | 4 |
| The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company | $86,724 | 9 |
| THE GOODYEAR TIRE AND RUBBER CO | $83,782 | 1 |
| OMNOVA Solutions Inc. | $80,766 | 3 |
| A3T, LLC | $80,000 | 2 |
| Akron Polymer Systems | $69,805 | 5 |
| UNIVERSITY OF AKRON RESEARCH FOUNDATION | $60,008 | 3 |
| AKRON ASCENT INNOVATIONS, LLC | $60,004 | 2 |
| The University of Akron | $43,472 | 13 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Akron, OH?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Akron, OH is $68,973 based on 28 DOL filings.
Is Akron, OH a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Akron, OH earns 1.5% less than the national median of $70,000, or $73,376 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.