DOL Median (Northridge, CA)
$50,000
vs National
-28.6%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$36,101
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 Northridge, CA 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 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $36,101 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Northridge, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| CONNEXX SYSTEMS, LLC | $60,000 | 2 |
| Chemat Technology Inc. | $50,000 | 4 |
| California State University, Northridge | $48,672 | 10 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Northridge, CA?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Northridge, CA is $50,000 based on 13 DOL filings.
Is Northridge, CA a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Northridge, CA earns 28.6% less than the national median of $70,000, or $36,101 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.