DOL Median (Stony Brook, NY)
$60,000
vs National
-14.3%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$47,962
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$60,000
-14.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Stony Brook, NY earns $60,000 in nominal terms, which is 14.3% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 125.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $47,962 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Stony Brook, NY
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| IDALIA SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES, LLC | $70,554 | 3 |
| State University of New York at Stony Brook | $61,850 | 6 |
| RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK | $52,000 | 7 |
| RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW | $43,750 | 7 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Stony Brook, NY?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Stony Brook, NY is $60,000 based on 11 DOL filings.
Is Stony Brook, NY a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Stony Brook, NY earns 14.3% less than the national median of $70,000, or $47,962 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.