DOL Median (Columbus, OH)
$55,965
vs National
-20.1%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$59,537
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$55,965
-20.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Columbus, OH earns $55,965 in nominal terms, which is 20.1% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 94.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $59,537 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Columbus, OH
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Hexion, Inc. | $120,000 | 1 |
| FEI COMPANY | $97,000 | 13 |
| Plaskolite | $67,413 | 1 |
| YENKIN-MAJESTIC PAINT CORPORATION | $63,000 | 1 |
| YENKIN-MAJECTIC PAINT CORPORATION | $57,000 | 1 |
| The Ohio State University | $53,052 | 24 |
| Edison Welding Institute | $43,680 | 1 |
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 Columbus, OH
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons · $198,141Chief Executives · $193,170Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · $180,000Orthodontists · $178,518Business Teachers, Postsecondary · $161,000Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Materials Scientists make in Columbus, OH?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Columbus, OH is $55,965 based on 24 DOL filings.
Is Columbus, OH a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Columbus, OH earns 20.1% less than the national median of $70,000, or $59,537 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.