DOL Median (Athens, OH)
$50,747
vs National
-27.5%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$53,986
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$50,747
-27.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Athens, OH earns $50,747 in nominal terms, which is 27.5% 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 $53,986 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Athens, OH
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| The Ohio University | $52,832 | 6 |
| Molecular Technologies Laboratories LLC | $49,192 | 2 |
| OHIO UNIVERSITY | $45,000 | 3 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Athens, OH?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Athens, OH is $50,747 based on 9 DOL filings.
Is Athens, OH a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Athens, OH earns 27.5% less than the national median of $70,000, or $53,986 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.