DOL Median (Wilmington, DE)
$86,868
vs National
+24.1%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$85,923
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$86,868
+24.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Wilmington, DE earns $86,868 in nominal terms, which is 24.1% above the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 101.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $85,923 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Wilmington, DE
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company | $111,142 | 8 |
| E.I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY | $107,287 | 4 |
| INVISTA SARL | $100,000 | 5 |
| Solenis LLC | $98,000 | 1 |
| Axalta Coating Systems, LLC | $90,000 | 17 |
| Agilent Technologies, Inc. | $87,000 | 4 |
| E.I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY | $86,736 | 6 |
| AlphaSense, Inc | $56,500 | 4 |
| BONNA-AGELA TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $51,376 | 3 |
| Fladger & Assoc. Inc. | $48,422 | 2 |
| CEM Technology, Inc. | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Wilmington, DE?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Wilmington, DE is $86,868 based on 32 DOL filings.
Is Wilmington, DE a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Wilmington, DE earns 24.1% more than the national median of $70,000, or $85,923 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.