DOL Median (Rochester, NY)
$51,958
vs National
-25.8%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$41,533
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$51,958
-25.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Rochester, NY earns $51,958 in nominal terms, which is 25.8% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 125.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $41,533 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Rochester, NY
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Eastman Kodak Company | $95,888 | 2 |
| BAUSCH & LOMB INCORPORATED | $81,224 | 1 |
| University of Rochester | $43,250 | 8 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Rochester, NY?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Rochester, NY is $51,958 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is Rochester, NY a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Rochester, NY earns 25.8% less than the national median of $70,000, or $41,533 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.