DOL Median (Richland, WA)
$65,270
vs National
-6.8%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$56,954
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$65,270
-6.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Richland, WA earns $65,270 in nominal terms, which is 6.8% 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 $56,954 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Richland, WA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| FEI COMPANY | $97,000 | 13 |
| Saint-Gobain Ceramics & Plastics, Inc. | $86,750 | 113 |
| Battelle Memorial Institute | $71,909 | 45 |
| BATTELLE | $59,000 | 60 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Richland, WA?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Richland, WA is $65,270 based on 70 DOL filings.
Is Richland, WA a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Richland, WA earns 6.8% less than the national median of $70,000, or $56,954 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.