DOL Median (South Carolina)
$51,208
vs National
-26.8%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$53,733
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$51,208
-26.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in South Carolina earns $51,208 in nominal terms, which is 26.8% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $53,733 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in South Carolina
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| COATEX INC. | $108,972 | 1 |
| BASF Corporation | $102,294 | 7 |
| INVISTA SARL | $100,000 | 5 |
| Atotech USA LLC | $80,982 | 17 |
| WELLMAN ADVANCED MATERIALS LLC | $80,000 | 1 |
| SYN STRAND INC. | $76,742 | 4 |
| INVISTA S.A R.L. | $76,000 | 4 |
| BLUESTAR SILICONES USA CORP. | $75,000 | 1 |
| VOITH PAPER FABRIC & ROLL SYSTEMS INC. | $65,000 | 1 |
| TETRAMER TECHNOLOGIES, LLC | $62,234 | 1 |
| Clemson University | $56,208 | 8 |
| University of South Carolina | $41,586 | 14 |
| INVISTA S.? R.L. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in South Carolina?
The median Materials Scientists salary in South Carolina is $51,208 based on 28 DOL filings.
Is South Carolina a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in South Carolina earns 26.8% less than the national median of $70,000, or $53,733 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.