DOL Median (Mt. Vernon, IN)
$95,200
vs National
+36%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$104,615
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$95,200
+36% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Mt. Vernon, IN earns $95,200 in nominal terms, which is 36% above the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 91.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $104,615 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Mt. Vernon, IN
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| SABIC INNOVATIVE PLASTICS | $94,050 | 22 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Mt. Vernon, IN?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Mt. Vernon, IN is $95,200 based on 12 DOL filings.
Is Mt. Vernon, IN a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Mt. Vernon, IN earns 36% more than the national median of $70,000, or $104,615 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.