DOL Median (The Woodlands, TX)
$96,000
vs National
+37.1%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$103,560
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$96,000
+37.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in The Woodlands, TX earns $96,000 in nominal terms, which is 37.1% 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 $103,560 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in The Woodlands, TX
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| PROMICOM, INC. | $109,866 | 7 |
| Rigaku Americas Corporation | $86,150 | 2 |
| YPF SERVICES USA CORP. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in The Woodlands, TX?
The median Materials Scientists salary in The Woodlands, TX is $96,000 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is The Woodlands, TX a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in The Woodlands, TX earns 37.1% more than the national median of $70,000, or $103,560 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.