DOL Median (Georgia)
$68,071
vs National
-2.8%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$74,803
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$68,071
-2.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Georgia earns $68,071 in nominal terms, which is 2.8% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 91.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $74,803 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Georgia
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| BARD MEDICAL DIVISION | $114,163 | 3 |
| SNF Holding Company | $100,000 | 1 |
| Solvay Specialty Polymers USA, LLC | $99,800 | 5 |
| The Coca-Cola Company | $91,146 | 1 |
| Novelis, Inc. | $83,750 | 23 |
| Kemira Chemicals, Inc. | $81,120 | 6 |
| IMERYS CLAYS INC. | $80,125 | 4 |
| SUNIVA | $80,000 | 5 |
| Kimberly-Clark USA, LLC | $76,550 | 10 |
| INVISTA S.A R.L. | $76,000 | 4 |
| SOLVAY AMERICA, INC. | $76,000 | 2 |
| ALCON LABORATORIES INC. | $75,500 | 2 |
| POLYONE CORPORATION | $75,235 | 7 |
| COLUMBIAN CHEMICALS | $74,000 | 3 |
| PBR INC | $72,503 | 2 |
| STANDRIDGE COLOR CORPORATION | $71,500 | 1 |
| DAE HA AMERICA CORP. | $57,741 | 1 |
| PBR, INC. D/B/A SKAPS INDUSTRIES | $55,250 | 1 |
| Georgia Institute of Technology | $48,500 | 54 |
| The University of Georgia | $43,000 | 5 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Georgia?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Georgia is $68,071 based on 84 DOL filings.
Is Georgia a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Georgia earns 2.8% less than the national median of $70,000, or $74,803 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.