DOL Median (Boulder, CO)
$49,444
vs National
-29.4%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$46,867
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$49,444
-29.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Boulder, CO earns $49,444 in nominal terms, which is 29.4% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 105.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $46,867 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Boulder, CO
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Ricoh USA, Inc. | $87,000 | 2 |
| MOLECULAR PRODUCTS, INC. | $85,405 | 2 |
| University of Colorado | $47,871 | 21 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Boulder, CO?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Boulder, CO is $49,444 based on 16 DOL filings.
Is Boulder, CO a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Boulder, CO earns 29.4% less than the national median of $70,000, or $46,867 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.