DOL Median (Lexington, KY)
$52,000
vs National
-25.7%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$55,974
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$52,000
-25.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Lexington, KY earns $52,000 in nominal terms, which is 25.7% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.9 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $55,974 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Lexington, KY
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| NOHMs Technologies, Inc. | $75,000 | 3 |
| NGIMAT CO | $50,000 | 1 |
| University of Kentucky | $47,500 | 13 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Lexington, KY?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Lexington, KY is $52,000 based on 10 DOL filings.
Is Lexington, KY a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Lexington, KY earns 25.7% less than the national median of $70,000, or $55,974 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.