DOL Median (Kingsport, TN)
$95,300
vs National
+36.1%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$105,537
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$95,300
+36.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Kingsport, TN earns $95,300 in nominal terms, which is 36.1% above the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $105,537 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Kingsport, TN
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Eastman Chemical Company | $95,670 | 23 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Kingsport, TN?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Kingsport, TN is $95,300 based on 10 DOL filings.
Is Kingsport, TN a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Kingsport, TN earns 36.1% more than the national median of $70,000, or $105,537 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.