DOL Median (Atlanta, GA)
$62,400
vs National
-30.1%
National: $89,315BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$68,571
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$62,400
-30.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$89,315
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Engineers in Atlanta, GA earns $62,400 in nominal terms, which is 30.1% below the national average of $89,315. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 91.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $68,571 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Atlanta, GA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| SGM MAGNETICS CORPORATION | $150,000 | 4 |
| The Coca-Cola Company | $90,080 | 2 |
| thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions (USA), Inc. | $80,000 | 2 |
| Printpack, Inc | $73,070 | 8 |
| FULFILLEX, LLC | $62,400 | 1 |
| Georgia Institute of Technology | $55,500 | 17 |
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How much does a Materials Engineers make in Atlanta, GA?
The median Materials Engineers salary in Atlanta, GA is $62,400 based on 19 DOL filings.
Is Atlanta, GA a good place to work as a Materials Engineers?
A Materials Engineers in Atlanta, GA earns 30.1% less than the national median of $89,315, or $68,571 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.