DOL Median (College Station, TX)
$56,120
vs National
-19.8%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$60,540
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$56,120
-19.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in College Station, TX earns $56,120 in nominal terms, which is 19.8% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $60,540 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in College Station, TX
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Kaneka Americas Holding, Inc. | $88,819 | 4 |
| TEXAS ENGINEERING EXPERIMENT STATION | $53,873 | 2 |
| Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station | $52,220 | 17 |
| Texas A&M University | N/A | 1 |
| Texas A&M Transportation Institute | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in College Station, TX?
The median Materials Scientists salary in College Station, TX is $56,120 based on 14 DOL filings.
Is College Station, TX a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in College Station, TX earns 19.8% less than the national median of $70,000, or $60,540 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.