DOL Median (Buffalo, NY)
$57,138
vs National
-18.4%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$45,674
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$57,138
-18.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Buffalo, NY earns $57,138 in nominal terms, which is 18.4% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 125.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $45,674 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Buffalo, NY
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Honeywell International Inc. | $102,500 | 3 |
| STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO | $65,000 | 3 |
| RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF SUNY AT BUFFALO | $55,671 | 4 |
| Buffalo Wire Works Co., Inc. | $45,594 | 1 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Buffalo, NY?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Buffalo, NY is $57,138 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is Buffalo, NY a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Buffalo, NY earns 18.4% less than the national median of $70,000, or $45,674 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.