DOL Median (Upton, NY)
$64,650
vs National
-7.6%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$51,679
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$64,650
-7.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Upton, NY earns $64,650 in nominal terms, which is 7.6% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 125.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $51,679 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Upton, NY
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Brookhaven National Laboratory | $65,000 | 197 |
| RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK | $52,000 | 7 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University | $50,500 | 19 |
| University of Illinois | $47,476 | 42 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Upton, NY?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Upton, NY is $64,650 based on 138 DOL filings.
Is Upton, NY a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Upton, NY earns 7.6% less than the national median of $70,000, or $51,679 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.