DOL Median (Seattle, WA)
$47,676
vs National
-31.9%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$41,602
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$47,676
-31.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Seattle, WA earns $47,676 in nominal terms, which is 31.9% 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 $41,602 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Seattle, WA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Katerra, Inc. | $123,094 | 1 |
| MODUMETAL, INC. | $80,205 | 1 |
| ENERGY EVERYWHERE, INC. | $76,000 | 3 |
| ENERG2 TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $62,000 | 1 |
| University of Washington | $47,484 | 38 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Seattle, WA?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Seattle, WA is $47,676 based on 35 DOL filings.
Is Seattle, WA a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Seattle, WA earns 31.9% less than the national median of $70,000, or $41,602 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.