DOL Median (Waltham, MA)
$90,760
vs National
+29.7%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$61,952
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$90,760
+29.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Waltham, MA earns $90,760 in nominal terms, which is 29.7% above the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $61,952 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Waltham, MA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| SolidEnergy Systems, LLC | $100,000 | 6 |
| APEX LIFE SCIENCES | $89,990 | 4 |
| A123 Systems LLC | $82,480 | 8 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Waltham, MA?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Waltham, MA is $90,760 based on 12 DOL filings.
Is Waltham, MA a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Waltham, MA earns 29.7% more than the national median of $70,000, or $61,952 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.