DOL Median (Amherst, NY)
$94,328
vs National
+34.8%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$75,402
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$94,328
+34.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Amherst, NY earns $94,328 in nominal terms, which is 34.8% above the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 125.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $75,402 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Amherst, NY
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| IVOCLAR VIVADENT INC. | $94,328 | 9 |
| IVOCLAR VIVADENT MANUFACTURING, INC. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Amherst, NY?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Amherst, NY is $94,328 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is Amherst, NY a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Amherst, NY earns 34.8% more than the national median of $70,000, or $75,402 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.