DOL Median (New York, NY)
$61,341
vs National
-12.4%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$49,033
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$61,341
-12.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in New York, NY earns $61,341 in nominal terms, which is 12.4% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 125.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $49,033 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in New York, NY
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Pall Corporation | $92,700 | 9 |
| METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART | $88,211 | 2 |
| Beauty Essence Inc. | $80,766 | 1 |
| GEMOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF AMERICA (GIA) | $64,000 | 15 |
| Columbia University | $62,681 | 4 |
| Juven's, Inc. | $60,000 | 2 |
| DMG Investments LLC | $53,664 | 1 |
| Aerotek, Inc. | $52,000 | 4 |
| The Pennsylvania State University | $48,900 | 44 |
| New York University | $48,780 | 13 |
| MATERIAL CONNEXION LLC | N/A | 3 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in New York, NY?
The median Materials Scientists salary in New York, NY is $61,341 based on 22 DOL filings.
Is New York, NY a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in New York, NY earns 12.4% less than the national median of $70,000, or $49,033 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.