DOL Median (Golden, CO)
$54,746
vs National
-21.8%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$51,892
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$54,746
-21.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Golden, CO earns $54,746 in nominal terms, which is 21.8% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 105.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $51,892 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Golden, CO
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC | $81,707 | 2 |
| Graphic Packaging International, LLC | $77,850 | 2 |
| The Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC | $54,746 | 32 |
| Colorado School of Mines | $42,016 | 10 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Golden, CO?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Golden, CO is $54,746 based on 36 DOL filings.
Is Golden, CO a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Golden, CO earns 21.8% less than the national median of $70,000, or $51,892 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.