DOL Median (Fayetteville, AR)
$42,000
vs National
-40%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$47,191
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$42,000
-40% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Fayetteville, AR earns $42,000 in nominal terms, which is 40% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 89.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $47,191 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Fayetteville, AR
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas | $44,575 | 9 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Fayetteville, AR?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Fayetteville, AR is $42,000 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Fayetteville, AR a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Fayetteville, AR earns 40% less than the national median of $70,000, or $47,191 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.