DOL Median (Tacoma, WA)
$78,454
vs National
-1.9%
National: $80,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$68,459
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$78,454
-1.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$80,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Industrial Engineers in Tacoma, WA earns $78,454 in nominal terms, which is 1.9% below the national average of $80,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 114.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $68,459 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Tacoma, WA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Pexco | $88,000 | 2 |
| Franciscan Health System | $85,000 | 2 |
| PABCO Building Products, LLC | $81,487 | 1 |
| Pacific Coast Companies, Inc | $75,421 | 1 |
| Milgard Manufacturing, LLC | $66,331 | 2 |
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How much does a Industrial Engineers make in Tacoma, WA?
The median Industrial Engineers salary in Tacoma, WA is $78,454 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Tacoma, WA a good place to work as a Industrial Engineers?
A Industrial Engineers in Tacoma, WA earns 1.9% less than the national median of $80,000, or $68,459 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.