DOL Median (Gainesville, FL)
$60,000
vs National
-14.3%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$58,366
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$60,000
-14.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Gainesville, FL earns $60,000 in nominal terms, which is 14.3% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 102.8 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $58,366 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Gainesville, FL
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Rain Neuromorphics | $74,526 | 1 |
| SINMAT INC. | $60,000 | 10 |
| University of Florida | $43,000 | 5 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Gainesville, FL?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Gainesville, FL is $60,000 based on 14 DOL filings.
Is Gainesville, FL a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Gainesville, FL earns 14.3% less than the national median of $70,000, or $58,366 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.