DOL Median (Rolla, MO)
$53,530
vs National
-23.5%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$60,486
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$53,530
-23.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Rolla, MO earns $53,530 in nominal terms, which is 23.5% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 88.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $60,486 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Rolla, MO
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Brewer Science Inc. | $68,859 | 5 |
| CURATORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI | $52,000 | 5 |
| MISSOURI UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | $49,200 | 7 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Rolla, MO?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Rolla, MO is $53,530 based on 13 DOL filings.
Is Rolla, MO a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Rolla, MO earns 23.5% less than the national median of $70,000, or $60,486 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.