DOL Median (HATTIESBURG, MS)
$52,000
vs National
-25.7%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$60,255
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$52,000
-25.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in HATTIESBURG, MS earns $52,000 in nominal terms, which is 25.7% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 86.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $60,255 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in HATTIESBURG, MS
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University of Southern Mississippi | $53,500 | 12 |
| THE UNIVERISTY OF SOUTHERN MISSISIPPI | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in HATTIESBURG, MS?
The median Materials Scientists salary in HATTIESBURG, MS is $52,000 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is HATTIESBURG, MS a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in HATTIESBURG, MS earns 25.7% less than the national median of $70,000, or $60,255 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.