DOL Median (Auburn, AL)
$38,000
vs National
-45.7%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$43,231
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$38,000
-45.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Auburn, AL earns $38,000 in nominal terms, which is 45.7% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 87.9 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $43,231 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Auburn, AL
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| SCA, Inc. | $68,994 | 1 |
| PYONGSAN AMERICA, INC | $38,000 | 1 |
| Lotte Chemical Alabama Corporation | $36,358 | 5 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Auburn, AL?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Auburn, AL is $38,000 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Auburn, AL a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Auburn, AL earns 45.7% less than the national median of $70,000, or $43,231 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.