DOL Median (Joplin, MO)
$96,158
vs National
+37.4%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$108,653
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$96,158
+37.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Joplin, MO earns $96,158 in nominal terms, which is 37.4% above the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 88.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $108,653 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Joplin, MO
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| TAMKO Building Products LLC | $96,158 | 2 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Joplin, MO?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Joplin, MO is $96,158 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Joplin, MO a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Joplin, MO earns 37.4% more than the national median of $70,000, or $108,653 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.