DOL Median (Gaithersburg, MD)
$67,800
vs National
-3.1%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$58,197
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$67,800
-3.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Gaithersburg, MD earns $67,800 in nominal terms, which is 3.1% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 116.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $58,197 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Gaithersburg, MD
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Tech University | $80,000 | 13 |
| Theiss Research | $68,000 | 12 |
| HYPERION BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC | $65,000 | 3 |
| THE MCCONNELL GROUP, INC. | $63,500 | 1 |
| University of Maryland College Park | $57,715 | 73 |
| The Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC | $54,746 | 32 |
| ADA FOUNDATION | $53,001 | 1 |
| W.M. Rice University | $48,000 | 30 |
| University of Massachusetts Amherst | $45,250 | 25 |
| University of Arkansas | $44,575 | 9 |
| Georgetown University | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Gaithersburg, MD?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Gaithersburg, MD is $67,800 based on 27 DOL filings.
Is Gaithersburg, MD a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Gaithersburg, MD earns 3.1% less than the national median of $70,000, or $58,197 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.