DOL Median (Auburn, AL)
$55,000
vs National
-38.4%
National: $89,315BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$62,571
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$55,000
-38.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$89,315
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Engineers in Auburn, AL earns $55,000 in nominal terms, which is 38.4% below the national average of $89,315. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 87.9 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $62,571 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Auburn, AL
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| PYONGSAN AMERICA, INC | $90,000 | 5 |
| SCA, Inc. | $59,000 | 2 |
| CNJ, Inc. | $55,330 | 4 |
| Seohan Auto USA Corporation | $53,019 | 1 |
| Auburn University | $48,400 | 6 |
| Lotte Chemical Alabama Corporation | N/A | 1 |
| Donghee Alabama, LLC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Materials Engineers make in Auburn, AL?
The median Materials Engineers salary in Auburn, AL is $55,000 based on 9 DOL filings.
Is Auburn, AL a good place to work as a Materials Engineers?
A Materials Engineers in Auburn, AL earns 38.4% less than the national median of $89,315, or $62,571 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.