DOL Median (Fontana, CA)
$79,300
vs National
+13.3%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$57,256
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$79,300
+13.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Fontana, CA earns $79,300 in nominal terms, which is 13.3% above the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $57,256 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Fontana, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| JH Research USA, LLC | $80,000 | 3 |
| James Hardie Building Products | $72,407 | 5 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Fontana, CA?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Fontana, CA is $79,300 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Fontana, CA a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Fontana, CA earns 13.3% more than the national median of $70,000, or $57,256 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.