DOL Median (Upton, NE)
$65,291
vs National
-6.7%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$71,907
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$65,291
-6.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Upton, NE earns $65,291 in nominal terms, which is 6.7% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.8 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $71,907 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Upton, NE
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Brookhaven National Laboratory | $65,000 | 197 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Upton, NE?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Upton, NE is $65,291 based on 9 DOL filings.
Is Upton, NE a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Upton, NE earns 6.7% less than the national median of $70,000, or $71,907 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.