Local Salary Data

Materials Scientists Salary in Redwood City, CA

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$113,889
10 filings
DOL Median (Redwood City, CA)
$113,889
vs National
+62.7%
National: $70,000
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$82,230
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$113,889
+62.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Materials Scientists in Redwood City, CA earns $113,889 in nominal terms, which is 62.7% above the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $82,230 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in Redwood City, CA

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
CARBON3D, INC.$147,5005
Carbon, Inc.$134,4001
XEI SCIENTIFIC INC.$98,7585
Citrine Informatics, Inc.$80,0001

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Materials Scientists make in Redwood City, CA?

The median Materials Scientists salary in Redwood City, CA is $113,889 based on 10 DOL filings.

Is Redwood City, CA a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?

A Materials Scientists in Redwood City, CA earns 62.7% more than the national median of $70,000, or $82,230 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.