DOL Median (Pittsburgh, PA)
$50,316
vs National
-28.1%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$52,632
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$50,316
-28.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Pittsburgh, PA earns $50,316 in nominal terms, which is 28.1% 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 $52,632 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Pittsburgh, PA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Vesuvius USA | $105,000 | 3 |
| Braskem America, Inc. | $98,500 | 1 |
| Bally Design | $98,301 | 4 |
| ATRP SOLUTIONS, INC. | $70,000 | 1 |
| KOPP GLASS, INC. | $70,000 | 2 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | $50,840 | 5 |
| University of Pittsburgh | $47,476 | 23 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Pittsburgh, PA?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Pittsburgh, PA is $50,316 based on 23 DOL filings.
Is Pittsburgh, PA a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Pittsburgh, PA earns 28.1% less than the national median of $70,000, or $52,632 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.