DOL Median (Mountain View, CA)
$94,968
vs National
+35.7%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$68,569
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$94,968
+35.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Mountain View, CA earns $94,968 in nominal terms, which is 35.7% above the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $68,569 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Mountain View, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Science and Technology Corporation | $126,250 | 2 |
| Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc. | $92,435 | 3 |
| APPLIED NANOSTRUCTURES, INC. | $56,500 | 3 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Mountain View, CA?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Mountain View, CA is $94,968 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Mountain View, CA a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Mountain View, CA earns 35.7% more than the national median of $70,000, or $68,569 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.