DOL Median (FRIENDLY, WV)
$81,750
vs National
+16.8%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$90,331
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$81,750
+16.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in FRIENDLY, WV earns $81,750 in nominal terms, which is 16.8% above the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $90,331 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in FRIENDLY, WV
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Momentive Performance Materials USA LLC | $86,500 | 12 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in FRIENDLY, WV?
The median Materials Scientists salary in FRIENDLY, WV is $81,750 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is FRIENDLY, WV a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in FRIENDLY, WV earns 16.8% more than the national median of $70,000, or $90,331 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.