DOL Median (Los Angeles, CA)
$57,267
vs National
-18.2%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$41,348
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$57,267
-18.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Los Angeles, CA earns $57,267 in nominal terms, which is 18.2% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $41,348 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Los Angeles, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| FEI COMPANY | $97,000 | 13 |
| Nanoclear Technologies, Inc. | $75,500 | 5 |
| SHILPARK PAINT, CORP. | $62,400 | 1 |
| The University of Southern California | $57,533 | 8 |
| University of Southern California | $55,000 | 2 |
| University of California, Los Angeles | $48,786 | 7 |
| KC Exclusive, Inc. | $46,000 | 1 |
| TRENDMALL INC | $45,074 | 2 |
| UTOPIACOMPRESSION CORPORATION | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Los Angeles, CA?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Los Angeles, CA is $57,267 based on 20 DOL filings.
Is Los Angeles, CA a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Los Angeles, CA earns 18.2% less than the national median of $70,000, or $41,348 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.