DOL Median (Newark, NJ)
$50,000
vs National
-28.6%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$43,975
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$50,000
-28.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Newark, NJ earns $50,000 in nominal terms, which is 28.6% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 113.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $43,975 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Newark, NJ
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Source Mantra Inc. | $74,651 | 1 |
| New Jersey Institute of Technology | $50,000 | 4 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Newark, NJ?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Newark, NJ is $50,000 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Newark, NJ a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Newark, NJ earns 28.6% less than the national median of $70,000, or $43,975 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.