DOL Median (St. Paul, MN)
$98,465
vs National
+40.7%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$104,086
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$98,465
+40.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in St. Paul, MN earns $98,465 in nominal terms, which is 40.7% above the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 94.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $104,086 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in St. Paul, MN
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| 3M Company | $100,570 | 24 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in St. Paul, MN?
The median Materials Scientists salary in St. Paul, MN is $98,465 based on 12 DOL filings.
Is St. Paul, MN a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in St. Paul, MN earns 40.7% more than the national median of $70,000, or $104,086 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.