DOL Median (Madison, WI)
$47,500
vs National
-32.1%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$49,947
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$47,500
-32.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Madison, WI earns $47,500 in nominal terms, which is 32.1% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $49,947 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Madison, WI
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin System | $50,000 | 1 |
| UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON | $47,250 | 12 |
| CAMECA INSTRUMENTS, INC. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Madison, WI?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Madison, WI is $47,500 based on 9 DOL filings.
Is Madison, WI a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Madison, WI earns 32.1% less than the national median of $70,000, or $49,947 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.