DOL Median (Minnesota)
$87,828
vs National
+25.5%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$92,841
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$87,828
+25.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Minnesota earns $87,828 in nominal terms, which is 25.5% above the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 94.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $92,841 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Minnesota
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Medtronic, Inc. | $100,838 | 4 |
| 3M Company | $100,570 | 24 |
| HYSITRON, INC. | $100,000 | 2 |
| NIRON MAGNETICS, INC. | $95,992 | 1 |
| Seagate US LLC | $90,189 | 9 |
| APEX LIFE SCIENCES | $89,990 | 4 |
| NATUREWORKS LLC | $89,394 | 2 |
| SAGE Electrochromics, Inc. | $82,500 | 2 |
| BRUKER NANO SURFACES | $78,908 | 1 |
| University of Minnesota | $46,738 | 26 |
| Quadion LLC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Minnesota?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Minnesota is $87,828 based on 42 DOL filings.
Is Minnesota a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Minnesota earns 25.5% more than the national median of $70,000, or $92,841 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.