DOL Median (Sugar Land, TX)
$91,500
vs National
+30.7%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$98,706
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$91,500
+30.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Sugar Land, TX earns $91,500 in nominal terms, which is 30.7% above the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $98,706 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Sugar Land, TX
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| SABIC Americas LLC | $105,000 | 15 |
| Schlumberger Technology Corporation | $98,500 | 12 |
| Baker Hughes Company | $90,000 | 9 |
| Nalco Company LLC | $86,216 | 2 |
| FAIRMOUNT SANTROL, INC. | $85,565 | 1 |
| J-TECH DIGITAL INC. | $77,917 | 2 |
| FAIRMOUNT MINERALS LLC | $65,000 | 1 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Sugar Land, TX?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Sugar Land, TX is $91,500 based on 17 DOL filings.
Is Sugar Land, TX a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Sugar Land, TX earns 30.7% more than the national median of $70,000, or $98,706 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.