DOL Median (Alpharetta, GA)
$99,800
vs National
+42.6%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$109,670
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$99,800
+42.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Alpharetta, GA earns $99,800 in nominal terms, which is 42.6% above the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 91.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $109,670 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Alpharetta, GA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Solvay Specialty Polymers USA, LLC | $99,800 | 5 |
| SOLVAY AMERICA, INC. | $76,000 | 2 |
| SOLVAY ADVANCED POLYMERS, L.L.C. | N/A | 1 |
| SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS, L.L.C. | N/A | 1 |
| SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS USA, L.C.C. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Alpharetta, GA?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Alpharetta, GA is $99,800 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Alpharetta, GA a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Alpharetta, GA earns 42.6% more than the national median of $70,000, or $109,670 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.