DOL Median (Maine)
$58,240
vs National
-16.8%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$52,233
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$58,240
-16.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Maine earns $58,240 in nominal terms, which is 16.8% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 111.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $52,233 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Maine
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| THE MAINE WOOD TREATERS, INC. | $58,240 | 1 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Maine?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Maine is $58,240 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Maine a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Maine earns 16.8% less than the national median of $70,000, or $52,233 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.