DOL Median (Minneapolis, MI)
$48,960
vs National
-30.1%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$54,040
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$48,960
-30.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Minneapolis, MI earns $48,960 in nominal terms, which is 30.1% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $54,040 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Minneapolis, MI
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Medtronic, Inc. | $100,838 | 4 |
| University of Minnesota | $46,738 | 26 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Minneapolis, MI?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Minneapolis, MI is $48,960 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Minneapolis, MI a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Minneapolis, MI earns 30.1% less than the national median of $70,000, or $54,040 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.