DOL Median (Kansas)
$42,286
vs National
-39.6%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$48,549
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$42,286
-39.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Kansas earns $42,286 in nominal terms, which is 39.6% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 87.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $48,549 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Kansas
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| INVISTA S.A R.L. | $76,000 | 4 |
| Purdue University | $62,318 | 5 |
| SHOCKER COMPOSITES, LLC | $60,008 | 2 |
| WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY | $57,500 | 4 |
| Pittsburg State University | $45,000 | 5 |
| Kansas State University | $42,099 | 6 |
| The University of Kansas | $41,912 | 2 |
| Nitride Solutions Inc. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Kansas?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Kansas is $42,286 based on 15 DOL filings.
Is Kansas a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Kansas earns 39.6% less than the national median of $70,000, or $48,549 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.