DOL Median (LA PORTE, TX)
$120,088
vs National
+71.6%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$129,545
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$120,088
+71.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in LA PORTE, TX earns $120,088 in nominal terms, which is 71.6% above the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $129,545 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in LA PORTE, TX
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Total Petrochemicals & Refining USA, Inc. | $120,088 | 4 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in LA PORTE, TX?
The median Materials Scientists salary in LA PORTE, TX is $120,088 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is LA PORTE, TX a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in LA PORTE, TX earns 71.6% more than the national median of $70,000, or $129,545 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.