DOL Median (Pullman, WA)
$57,680
vs National
-17.6%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$50,332
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$57,680
-17.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Pullman, WA earns $57,680 in nominal terms, which is 17.6% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 114.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $50,332 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Pullman, WA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Washington State University | $48,000 | 22 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Pullman, WA?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Pullman, WA is $57,680 based on 11 DOL filings.
Is Pullman, WA a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Pullman, WA earns 17.6% less than the national median of $70,000, or $50,332 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.