DOL Median (Gaithersburg, MA)
$78,622
vs National
+12.3%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$53,667
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$78,622
+12.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Gaithersburg, MA earns $78,622 in nominal terms, which is 12.3% above the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $53,667 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Gaithersburg, MA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| X-WAVE INNOVATIONS INC | $80,000 | 2 |
| Theiss Research | $68,000 | 12 |
| University of Maryland College Park | $57,715 | 73 |
| UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE | $48,750 | 13 |
| W.M. Rice University | $48,000 | 30 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Gaithersburg, MA?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Gaithersburg, MA is $78,622 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is Gaithersburg, MA a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Gaithersburg, MA earns 12.3% more than the national median of $70,000, or $53,667 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.