DOL Median (Indianapolis, IN)
$103,478
vs National
+47.8%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$113,712
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$103,478
+47.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Indianapolis, IN earns $103,478 in nominal terms, which is 47.8% 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 $113,712 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Indianapolis, IN
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Eli Lilly and Company | $120,078 | 8 |
| DOW AGROSCIENCES LLC | $99,419 | 2 |
| DYNALOY, LLC (A SUBSIDIARY OF EASTMAN CHEMICAL COM | $87,300 | 1 |
| INDIANA UNIV. PURDUE UNIV. INDIANAPOLIS | $41,912 | 4 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Indianapolis, IN?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Indianapolis, IN is $103,478 based on 10 DOL filings.
Is Indianapolis, IN a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Indianapolis, IN earns 47.8% more than the national median of $70,000, or $113,712 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.