DOL Median (Nevada)
$63,200
vs National
-9.7%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$62,451
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$63,200
-9.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Nevada earns $63,200 in nominal terms, which is 9.7% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 101.2 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $62,451 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Nevada
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| EP MINERALS, LLC | $64,654 | 1 |
| NEWMONT USA LIMITED | $63,200 | 1 |
| METALAST INTERNATIONAL, LLC | $55,000 | 1 |
| University of Nevada Reno | $48,000 | 2 |
| University of Nevada Las Vegas | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Nevada?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Nevada is $63,200 based on 3 DOL filings.
Is Nevada a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Nevada earns 9.7% less than the national median of $70,000, or $62,451 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.