DOL Median (Lubbock, TX)
$110,000
vs National
+57.1%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$118,662
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$110,000
+57.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Lubbock, TX earns $110,000 in nominal terms, which is 57.1% 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 $118,662 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Lubbock, TX
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| CONCENTRIC ADVISORS TEXAS, LLC | $200,000 | 1 |
| Texas Tech University | $80,000 | 13 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Lubbock, TX?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Lubbock, TX is $110,000 based on 9 DOL filings.
Is Lubbock, TX a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Lubbock, TX earns 57.1% more than the national median of $70,000, or $118,662 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.