DOL Median (Austin, TX)
$50,004
vs National
-28.6%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$53,942
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$50,004
-28.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Austin, TX earns $50,004 in nominal terms, which is 28.6% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $53,942 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Austin, TX
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| PLASMABILITY LLC | $100,000 | 3 |
| ACTACELL ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC. | $95,000 | 1 |
| Kelly Services, Inc. | $90,979 | 5 |
| Sematech, Inc. | $85,000 | 5 |
| Brewer Science Inc. | $68,859 | 5 |
| MOLECULAR REBAR DESIGN LLC | $65,250 | 4 |
| HELIOVOLT CORPORATION | $62,500 | 2 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $50,000 | 44 |
| STRUCTURED POLYMERS INC. | N/A | 3 |
| AXIUM BATTERY, LLC | N/A | 3 |
| URBAN MINING COMPANY | N/A | 1 |
| TEXAS CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA RESEARCH FOUNDATION | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Austin, TX?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Austin, TX is $50,004 based on 35 DOL filings.
Is Austin, TX a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Austin, TX earns 28.6% less than the national median of $70,000, or $53,942 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.