Local Salary Data

Materials Scientists Salary in Buffalo, NY

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$57,138
7 filings
DOL Median (Buffalo, NY)
$57,138
vs National
-18.4%
National: $70,000
BLS 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.