DOL Median (DESTREHAN, LA)
$75,000
vs National
+7.1%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$82,147
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$75,000
+7.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in DESTREHAN, LA earns $75,000 in nominal terms, which is 7.1% above the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 91.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $82,147 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in DESTREHAN, LA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| AmSpec LLC | $73,694 | 33 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in DESTREHAN, LA?
The median Materials Scientists salary in DESTREHAN, LA is $75,000 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is DESTREHAN, LA a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in DESTREHAN, LA earns 7.1% more than the national median of $70,000, or $82,147 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.