DOL Median (DALLAS, TX)
$80,496
vs National
+15%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$86,835
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$80,496
+15% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in DALLAS, TX earns $80,496 in nominal terms, which is 15% above the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $86,835 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in DALLAS, TX
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Dal-Tile, LLC | $101,713 | 5 |
| The University of Texas at Dallas | $59,000 | 37 |
| Southern Methodist University | $53,000 | 2 |
| PEERLESS MFG CO | N/A | 2 |
| Air Liquide Electronics U.S. LP | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in DALLAS, TX?
The median Materials Scientists salary in DALLAS, TX is $80,496 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is DALLAS, TX a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in DALLAS, TX earns 15% more than the national median of $70,000, or $86,835 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.