DOL Median (Arkansas)
$65,587
vs National
-6.3%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$73,693
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$65,587
-6.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Arkansas earns $65,587 in nominal terms, which is 6.3% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 89.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $73,693 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Arkansas
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| SOLAR JUNCTION CORPORATION | $117,500 | 4 |
| VINTECH NANO MATERIALS LLC | $100,000 | 1 |
| NANOMETRICS INC | $95,000 | 3 |
| Isola USA, Corp. | $85,000 | 3 |
| GLOBAL SOLAR ENERGY, INC | $69,716 | 4 |
| Arizona State University | $68,515 | 11 |
| The University of Arizona | $49,816 | 10 |
| University of Arkansas | $44,575 | 9 |
| University of Arkansas at Little Rock | $41,246 | 1 |
| KENACTIV INNOVATIONS INC.-FKA BIOTECH MILLS, INC. | N/A | 1 |
| Metal Services, LLC | N/A | 1 |
| FLUIDIC, INC. | N/A | 1 |
| University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Arkansas?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Arkansas is $65,587 based on 14 DOL filings.
Is Arkansas a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Arkansas earns 6.3% less than the national median of $70,000, or $73,693 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.