DOL Median (Salt Lake City, UT)
$47,919
vs National
-31.5%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$46,433
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$47,919
-31.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Salt Lake City, UT earns $47,919 in nominal terms, which is 31.5% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 103.2 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $46,433 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Salt Lake City, UT
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Maxwell Products, Inc. | $94,132 | 2 |
| MATERIALS AND SYSTEMS RESEARCH, INC | $81,120 | 2 |
| University of Utah | $45,386 | 32 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Salt Lake City, UT?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Salt Lake City, UT is $47,919 based on 26 DOL filings.
Is Salt Lake City, UT a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Salt Lake City, UT earns 31.5% less than the national median of $70,000, or $46,433 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.