DOL Median (Storrs, CT)
$49,000
vs National
-30%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$43,440
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$49,000
-30% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Storrs, CT earns $49,000 in nominal terms, which is 30% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 112.8 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $43,440 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Storrs, CT
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University of Connecticut | $49,188 | 38 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Storrs, CT?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Storrs, CT is $49,000 based on 23 DOL filings.
Is Storrs, CT a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Storrs, CT earns 30% less than the national median of $70,000, or $43,440 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.