DOL Median (Indiana)
$87,650
vs National
+25.2%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$96,318
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$87,650
+25.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Indiana earns $87,650 in nominal terms, which is 25.2% above the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 91.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $96,318 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Indiana
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| 3DSIM | $130,000 | 3 |
| Eli Lilly and Company | $120,078 | 8 |
| DOW AGROSCIENCES LLC | $99,419 | 2 |
| SABIC INNOVATIVE PLASTICS | $94,050 | 22 |
| SENTIENT SCIENCE CORPORATION | $91,500 | 4 |
| Zimmer, Inc. | $87,999 | 1 |
| DYNALOY, LLC (A SUBSIDIARY OF EASTMAN CHEMICAL COM | $87,300 | 1 |
| Closure Systems International Inc. | $78,352 | 1 |
| Purdue University | $62,318 | 5 |
| FUSION BAG COMPANY INC | $50,000 | 1 |
| Waupaca Foundry, Inc. | $49,500 | 1 |
| University of Notre Dame du Lac | $49,000 | 5 |
| INDIANA UNIV. PURDUE UNIV. INDIANAPOLIS | $41,912 | 4 |
| Indiana University | N/A | 1 |
| Midwest Prosthodontics LLC | N/A | 1 |
| Adecco USA, Inc. | N/A | 1 |
| Berry Plastics | N/A | 3 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Indiana?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Indiana is $87,650 based on 38 DOL filings.
Is Indiana a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Indiana earns 25.2% more than the national median of $70,000, or $96,318 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.