DOL Median (Baton Rouge, LA)
$51,875
vs National
-25.9%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$56,818
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$51,875
-25.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Baton Rouge, LA earns $51,875 in nominal terms, which is 25.9% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 91.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $56,818 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Baton Rouge, LA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTROCHEMICAL MATERIALS | $87,000 | 4 |
| Louisiana State University and A & M College | $51,750 | 5 |
| Southern University and A & M College | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Baton Rouge, LA?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Baton Rouge, LA is $51,875 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Baton Rouge, LA a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Baton Rouge, LA earns 25.9% less than the national median of $70,000, or $56,818 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.