DOL Median (Washington, DC)
$68,000
vs National
-2.9%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$46,575
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$68,000
-2.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Washington, DC earns $68,000 in nominal terms, which is 2.9% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $46,575 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Washington, DC
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| FINNEGAN | $100,000 | 1 |
| Howard University | $77,625 | 1 |
| Carnegie Institution of Washington | $68,000 | 7 |
| The Catholic University of America | $43,109 | 1 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Washington, DC?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Washington, DC is $68,000 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is Washington, DC a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Washington, DC earns 2.9% less than the national median of $70,000, or $46,575 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.