DOL Median (Portland, OR)
$50,460
vs National
-27.9%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$44,615
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$50,460
-27.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Portland, OR earns $50,460 in nominal terms, which is 27.9% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 113.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $44,615 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Portland, OR
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| adidas International, Inc. | $64,002 | 1 |
| Oregon Health & Science University | $52,143 | 3 |
| Portland State University | $49,656 | 10 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Portland, OR?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Portland, OR is $50,460 based on 10 DOL filings.
Is Portland, OR a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Portland, OR earns 27.9% less than the national median of $70,000, or $44,615 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.