DOL Median (Kennesaw, GA)
$85,166
vs National
+21.7%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$93,589
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$85,166
+21.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Kennesaw, GA earns $85,166 in nominal terms, which is 21.7% 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 $93,589 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Kennesaw, GA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Novelis, Inc. | $83,750 | 23 |
| INVISTA S.A R.L. | $76,000 | 4 |
| POLYONE CORPORATION | $75,235 | 7 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Kennesaw, GA?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Kennesaw, GA is $85,166 based on 10 DOL filings.
Is Kennesaw, GA a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Kennesaw, GA earns 21.7% more than the national median of $70,000, or $93,589 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.