DOL Median (Gloucester, MA)
$117,894
vs National
+68.4%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$80,474
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$117,894
+68.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Gloucester, MA earns $117,894 in nominal terms, which is 68.4% 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 $80,474 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Gloucester, MA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Materials, Inc | $118,934 | 21 |
| LEADING EDGE CRYSTAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $116,854 | 2 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Gloucester, MA?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Gloucester, MA is $117,894 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is Gloucester, MA a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Gloucester, MA earns 68.4% more than the national median of $70,000, or $80,474 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.