DOL Median (Knoxville, TN)
$62,802
vs National
-10.3%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$69,549
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$62,802
-10.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Knoxville, TN earns $62,802 in nominal terms, which is 10.3% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $69,549 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Knoxville, TN
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Tennessee | $64,200 | 43 |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, KNOXVILLE | $60,000 | 8 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Knoxville, TN?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Knoxville, TN is $62,802 based on 21 DOL filings.
Is Knoxville, TN a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Knoxville, TN earns 10.3% less than the national median of $70,000, or $69,549 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.