DOL Median (Boise, ID)
$80,205
vs National
+14.6%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$77,793
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$80,205
+14.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Boise, ID earns $80,205 in nominal terms, which is 14.6% above the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 103.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $77,793 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Boise, ID
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Materials, Inc | $118,934 | 21 |
| Tokyo Electron America, Inc | $104,748 | 5 |
| Tokyo Electron US Holdings, Inc. | $85,000 | 8 |
| Micron Technology, Inc. | $84,666 | 4 |
| Rudolph Technologies, Inc. | $82,000 | 3 |
| JUNIPER RESOURCES LLC | $72,093 | 1 |
| ULVAC TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $56,035 | 1 |
| Boise State University | $49,408 | 6 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Boise, ID?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Boise, ID is $80,205 based on 11 DOL filings.
Is Boise, ID a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Boise, ID earns 14.6% more than the national median of $70,000, or $77,793 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.