DOL Median (Missouri)
$60,004
vs National
-14.3%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$67,801
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$60,004
-14.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Missouri earns $60,004 in nominal terms, which is 14.3% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 88.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $67,801 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Missouri
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| SUNEDISON | $115,708 | 6 |
| TAMKO Building Products LLC | $96,158 | 2 |
| SUNEDISON SEMICONDUCTOR,LLC | $90,000 | 3 |
| DOW KOKAM LLC | $85,344 | 1 |
| MEMC ELECTRONIC MATERIALS, INC. | $82,500 | 4 |
| Novus International, Inc. | $80,000 | 1 |
| POLYONE CORPORATION | $75,235 | 7 |
| Brewer Science Inc. | $68,859 | 5 |
| ELECTROMETALS USA LLC | $65,000 | 1 |
| NorthStar Battery | $63,000 | 1 |
| ST. JOHN'S HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. | $56,400 | 1 |
| CURATORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI | $52,000 | 5 |
| CENTRAL STATES INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT & SERVICE, INC | $51,377 | 1 |
| CENTRAL STATES INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT AND SERVICE, I | $50,877 | 1 |
| Washington University in St. Louis | $50,000 | 2 |
| MISSOURI UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | $49,200 | 7 |
| The Curators of the University of Missouri | $47,476 | 13 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Missouri?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Missouri is $60,004 based on 40 DOL filings.
Is Missouri a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Missouri earns 14.3% less than the national median of $70,000, or $67,801 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.