DOL Median (Louisiana)
$58,170
vs National
-16.9%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$63,713
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$58,170
-16.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Louisiana earns $58,170 in nominal terms, which is 16.9% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 91.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $63,713 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Louisiana
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTROCHEMICAL MATERIALS | $87,000 | 4 |
| AmSpec LLC | $73,694 | 33 |
| Intralox, LLC | $65,000 | 1 |
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette | $65,000 | 1 |
| Louisiana State University and A & M College | $51,750 | 5 |
| THE ADMINISTRATORS OF THE TULANE EDUCATION FUND | $50,500 | 1 |
| Louisiana Tech University | $48,000 | 1 |
| Southern University and A & M College | N/A | 2 |
| Galata Chemicals, LLC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Louisiana?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Louisiana is $58,170 based on 31 DOL filings.
Is Louisiana a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Louisiana earns 16.9% less than the national median of $70,000, or $63,713 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.