DOL Median (Newark, DE)
$75,000
vs National
+7.1%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$74,184
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$75,000
+7.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Newark, DE earns $75,000 in nominal terms, which is 7.1% above the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 101.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $74,184 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Newark, DE
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| The LYCRA Company LLC | $97,958 | 2 |
| ROHM AND HAAS ELECTRONIC MATERIALS CMP, INC., A SUBSIDIARY OF THE DOW | $97,947 | 2 |
| ROHM AND HAAS ELECTRONIC MATERIALS CMP, INC., A SU | $92,052 | 2 |
| American Air Liquide Inc. | $88,750 | 16 |
| INVISTA S.A R.L. | $76,000 | 4 |
| Super C Inc. | $75,000 | 4 |
| CREY BIORESINS, INC. | $68,000 | 1 |
| A&AT | $61,693 | 3 |
| GENERAL SEPARATION TECHNOLOGIES INC | $57,481 | 4 |
| Sepax Technologies, Inc. | $49,608 | 6 |
| UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE | $48,750 | 13 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Newark, DE?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Newark, DE is $75,000 based on 38 DOL filings.
Is Newark, DE a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Newark, DE earns 7.1% more than the national median of $70,000, or $74,184 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.