DOL Median (Milwaukee, WI)
$101,026
vs National
+44.3%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$106,231
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$101,026
+44.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Milwaukee, WI earns $101,026 in nominal terms, which is 44.3% above the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $106,231 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Milwaukee, WI
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson Controls Inc. | $107,786 | 5 |
| JOHNSON CONTROLS BATTERY GROUP LLC | $97,323 | 1 |
| ELEMENTIS LTP, LP | $75,192 | 2 |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | $71,635 | 1 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Milwaukee, WI?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Milwaukee, WI is $101,026 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Milwaukee, WI a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Milwaukee, WI earns 44.3% more than the national median of $70,000, or $106,231 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.