DOL Median (Philadelphia, PA)
$45,000
vs National
-35.7%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$47,071
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$45,000
-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 Philadelphia, PA earns $45,000 in nominal terms, which is 35.7% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $47,071 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Philadelphia, PA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Axalta Coating Systems, LLC | $90,000 | 17 |
| Temple University--A Commonwealth University | $52,896 | 2 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | $46,092 | 16 |
| Drexel University | $44,000 | 11 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Philadelphia, PA?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Philadelphia, PA is $45,000 based on 14 DOL filings.
Is Philadelphia, PA a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Philadelphia, PA earns 35.7% less than the national median of $70,000, or $47,071 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.