DOL Median (College Park, MD)
$52,811
vs National
-24.6%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$45,331
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$52,811
-24.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in College Park, MD earns $52,811 in nominal terms, which is 24.6% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 116.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $45,331 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in College Park, MD
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| MARYLAND ENERGY AND SENSOR TECHNOLOGIES, LLC | $102,617 | 4 |
| Redox Power Systems LLC | $80,000 | 4 |
| University of Maryland College Park | $57,715 | 73 |
Explore More
Top-Paying Metros for Materials Scientists
Royal Oak, MI · $187,182Los Altos, CA · $175,000Middle River, MD · $172,640West Valley City, UT · $159,994Malden, MA · $158,974Top-Paying Roles in College Park, MD
Marketing Managers · $193,576Business Teachers, Postsecondary · $163,200Physics Teachers, Postsecondary · $139,538General and Operations Managers · $133,000Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary · $129,000Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Materials Scientists make in College Park, MD?
The median Materials Scientists salary in College Park, MD is $52,811 based on 36 DOL filings.
Is College Park, MD a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in College Park, MD earns 24.6% less than the national median of $70,000, or $45,331 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
Job Search
Find Open Positions
Browse current openings and compare them against the government-filed salary data above.
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.