DOL Median (Tallahassee, FL)
$53,000
vs National
-24.3%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$51,556
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$53,000
-24.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Tallahassee, FL earns $53,000 in nominal terms, which is 24.3% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 102.8 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $51,556 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Tallahassee, FL
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Florida A&M University | $54,000 | 1 |
| The Florida State University | $53,000 | 11 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Tallahassee, FL?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Tallahassee, FL is $53,000 based on 10 DOL filings.
Is Tallahassee, FL a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Tallahassee, FL earns 24.3% less than the national median of $70,000, or $51,556 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.