DOL Median (Columbia, SC)
$41,746
vs National
-40.4%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$43,804
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$41,746
-40.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Columbia, SC earns $41,746 in nominal terms, which is 40.4% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $43,804 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Columbia, SC
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University of South Carolina | $41,586 | 14 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Columbia, SC?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Columbia, SC is $41,746 based on 11 DOL filings.
Is Columbia, SC a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Columbia, SC earns 40.4% less than the national median of $70,000, or $43,804 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.