DOL Median (Baltimore, MD)
$50,875
vs National
-27.3%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$43,670
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$50,875
-27.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Baltimore, MD earns $50,875 in nominal terms, which is 27.3% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 116.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $43,670 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Baltimore, MD
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| D.C. FOAM RECYCLE INC. | $80,000 | 1 |
| The Johns Hopkins University | $56,700 | 8 |
| Johns Hopkins University | $51,500 | 9 |
| BLUE WAVE SEMICONDUCTORS | $48,000 | 2 |
| SCANOGEN INC. | $35,000 | 3 |
| PIXELLIGENT TECHNOLOGIES, LLC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Baltimore, MD?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Baltimore, MD is $50,875 based on 16 DOL filings.
Is Baltimore, MD a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Baltimore, MD earns 27.3% less than the national median of $70,000, or $43,670 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.