DOL Median (Memphis, TN)
$70,741
vs National
+1.1%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$78,340
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$70,741
+1.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Memphis, TN earns $70,741 in nominal terms, which is 1.1% above the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $78,340 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Memphis, TN
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Buckman Laboratories International, INC. | $74,500 | 3 |
| JABIL CIRCUIT INC | $70,741 | 1 |
| Nucor Steel Memphis, Inc | $50,000 | 2 |
| J&P Beauty, Inc. | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Memphis, TN?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Memphis, TN is $70,741 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Memphis, TN a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Memphis, TN earns 1.1% more than the national median of $70,000, or $78,340 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.