DOL Median (Wichita, KS)
$65,000
vs National
-7.1%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$74,627
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$65,000
-7.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Wichita, KS earns $65,000 in nominal terms, which is 7.1% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 87.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $74,627 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Wichita, KS
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| INVISTA S.A R.L. | $76,000 | 4 |
| SHOCKER COMPOSITES, LLC | $60,008 | 2 |
| WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY | $57,500 | 4 |
| Nitride Solutions Inc. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Wichita, KS?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Wichita, KS is $65,000 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Wichita, KS a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Wichita, KS earns 7.1% less than the national median of $70,000, or $74,627 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.