DOL Median (Hillsboro, OR)
$92,242
vs National
+31.8%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$81,558
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$92,242
+31.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Hillsboro, OR earns $92,242 in nominal terms, which is 31.8% above the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 113.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $81,558 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Hillsboro, OR
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| FEI COMPANY | $97,000 | 13 |
| CABOT MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATION | $96,387 | 4 |
| Thermo Fisher Scientific | $72,259 | 3 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Hillsboro, OR?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Hillsboro, OR is $92,242 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is Hillsboro, OR a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Hillsboro, OR earns 31.8% more than the national median of $70,000, or $81,558 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.