DOL Median (Tucson, AZ)
$86,525
vs National
+23.6%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$79,820
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$86,525
+23.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Tucson, AZ earns $86,525 in nominal terms, which is 23.6% above the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 108.4 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $79,820 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Tucson, AZ
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Sion Power Corporation | $98,000 | 1 |
| SenseAir North America Inc. | $86,525 | 6 |
| GLOBAL SOLAR ENERGY, INC | $69,716 | 4 |
| BOECKELER INSTRUMENTS INC | $60,000 | 1 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Tucson, AZ?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Tucson, AZ is $86,525 based on 9 DOL filings.
Is Tucson, AZ a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Tucson, AZ earns 23.6% more than the national median of $70,000, or $79,820 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.