DOL Median (Rhode Island)
$85,500
vs National
+22.1%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$77,236
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$85,500
+22.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Rhode Island earns $85,500 in nominal terms, which is 22.1% above the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 110.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $77,236 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Rhode Island
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Technic Inc. | $91,744 | 4 |
| FAILURE ANALYSIS & PREVENTION, INC. | $86,000 | 3 |
| Brown University | $52,491 | 3 |
| ATW COMPANIES, INC. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Rhode Island?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Rhode Island is $85,500 based on 4 DOL filings.
Is Rhode Island a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Rhode Island earns 22.1% more than the national median of $70,000, or $77,236 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.