Local Salary Data

Materials Scientists Salary in Kennesaw, GA

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$85,166
10 filings
DOL Median (Kennesaw, GA)
$85,166
vs National
+21.7%
National: $70,000
BLS 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

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
Novelis, Inc.$83,75023
INVISTA S.A R.L.$76,0004
POLYONE CORPORATION$75,2357

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.