DOL Median (Opelika, AL)
$95,000
vs National
+35.7%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$108,077
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$95,000
+35.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Opelika, AL earns $95,000 in nominal terms, which is 35.7% above the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 87.9 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $108,077 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Opelika, AL
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmavite LLC | $95,000 | 1 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Opelika, AL?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Opelika, AL is $95,000 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Opelika, AL a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Opelika, AL earns 35.7% more than the national median of $70,000, or $108,077 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.