DOL Median (Tempe, AZ)
$68,515
vs National
-2.1%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$63,206
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$68,515
-2.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Tempe, AZ earns $68,515 in nominal terms, which is 2.1% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 108.4 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $63,206 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Tempe, AZ
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| NT-MDT AMERICA, INC | $72,500 | 4 |
| Arizona State University | $68,515 | 11 |
| APPFIVE, LLC | $68,000 | 2 |
| NT-MDT AMERICS, INC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Tempe, AZ?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Tempe, AZ is $68,515 based on 9 DOL filings.
Is Tempe, AZ a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Tempe, AZ earns 2.1% less than the national median of $70,000, or $63,206 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.