DOL Median (Los Alamos, NM)
$86,133
vs National
+23%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$91,631
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$86,133
+23% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Los Alamos, NM earns $86,133 in nominal terms, which is 23% above the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 94.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $91,631 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Los Alamos, NM
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL SECURITY, LLC | $86,133 | 44 |
| North Carolina State University | $49,000 | 42 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Los Alamos, NM?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Los Alamos, NM is $86,133 based on 31 DOL filings.
Is Los Alamos, NM a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Los Alamos, NM earns 23% more than the national median of $70,000, or $91,631 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.