DOL Median (Idaho Falls, ID)
$86,460
vs National
+23.5%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$83,860
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$86,460
+23.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Idaho Falls, ID earns $86,460 in nominal terms, which is 23.5% above the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 103.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $83,860 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Idaho Falls, ID
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| SENTIENT SCIENCE CORPORATION | $91,500 | 4 |
| BATTELLE ENERGY ALLIANCE, LLC | $88,800 | 23 |
| Boise State University | $49,408 | 6 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Idaho Falls, ID?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Idaho Falls, ID is $86,460 based on 22 DOL filings.
Is Idaho Falls, ID a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Idaho Falls, ID earns 23.5% more than the national median of $70,000, or $83,860 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.