DOL Median (Richardson, TX)
$60,566
vs National
-13.5%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$65,335
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$60,566
-13.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Richardson, TX earns $60,566 in nominal terms, which is 13.5% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $65,335 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Richardson, TX
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| LINTEC OF AMERICA INC. | $100,000 | 3 |
| The University of Texas at Dallas | $59,000 | 37 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Richardson, TX?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Richardson, TX is $60,566 based on 24 DOL filings.
Is Richardson, TX a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Richardson, TX earns 13.5% less than the national median of $70,000, or $65,335 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.