DOL Median (Boston, MA)
$74,922
vs National
+7%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$51,141
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$74,922
+7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Boston, MA earns $74,922 in nominal terms, which is 7% above the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $51,141 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Boston, MA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Converse Inc. | $125,415 | 3 |
| The Procter & Gamble Company | $95,000 | 3 |
| NUTRACLICK LLC | $74,922 | 2 |
| Trustees of Boston University | $50,000 | 1 |
| Northeastern University | $41,246 | 7 |
| ABNOTE USA, INC. | N/A | 1 |
| HUNGRY FISH MEDIA LLC | N/A | 1 |
| OASYS WATER, INC. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Boston, MA?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Boston, MA is $74,922 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is Boston, MA a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Boston, MA earns 7% more than the national median of $70,000, or $51,141 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.