DOL Median (Ames, IA)
$47,273
vs National
-47.1%
National: $89,315BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$52,351
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$47,273
-47.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$89,315
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Engineers in Ames, IA earns $47,273 in nominal terms, which is 47.1% below the national average of $89,315. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $52,351 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Ames, IA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa State University of Science and Technology | $47,273 | 7 |
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How much does a Materials Engineers make in Ames, IA?
The median Materials Engineers salary in Ames, IA is $47,273 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Ames, IA a good place to work as a Materials Engineers?
A Materials Engineers in Ames, IA earns 47.1% less than the national median of $89,315, or $52,351 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.