DOL Median (Somerville, MA)
$90,000
vs National
+28.6%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$61,433
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$90,000
+28.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Somerville, MA earns $90,000 in nominal terms, which is 28.6% above the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $61,433 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Somerville, MA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Formlabs | $90,000 | 5 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Somerville, MA?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Somerville, MA is $90,000 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Somerville, MA a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Somerville, MA earns 28.6% more than the national median of $70,000, or $61,433 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.