DOL Median (Richmond, VA)
$82,673
vs National
+18.1%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$82,098
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$82,673
+18.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Richmond, VA earns $82,673 in nominal terms, which is 18.1% above the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 100.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $82,098 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Richmond, VA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Afton Chemical Corporation | $120,000 | 3 |
| TREDEGAR FILM PRODUCTS U S LLC | $93,500 | 1 |
| CARPENTER CO. | $84,245 | 1 |
| WESTROCK MWV LLC | $81,100 | 1 |
| MEADWESTVACO CORPORATION | $78,000 | 2 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Richmond, VA?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Richmond, VA is $82,673 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Richmond, VA a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Richmond, VA earns 18.1% more than the national median of $70,000, or $82,098 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.