DOL Median (Baytown, TX)
$75,000
vs National
-16%
National: $89,315BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$80,906
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$75,000
-16% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$89,315
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Engineers in Baytown, TX earns $75,000 in nominal terms, which is 16% below the national average of $89,315. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $80,906 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Baytown, TX
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | $120,400 | 2 |
| IPSCO Tubulars Inc. | $83,104 | 7 |
| JSW Steel (USA) Inc | $72,500 | 5 |
| BAYER MATERIALSCIENCE LLC | $69,952 | 2 |
| CHEMICALS, INC | $60,000 | 1 |
| Jindal SAW USA LLC | N/A | 1 |
| JSW Steel USA Inc. | N/A | 2 |
| IPSCO KOPPEL TUBULARS L.L.C. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Materials Engineers make in Baytown, TX?
The median Materials Engineers salary in Baytown, TX is $75,000 based on 9 DOL filings.
Is Baytown, TX a good place to work as a Materials Engineers?
A Materials Engineers in Baytown, TX earns 16% less than the national median of $89,315, or $80,906 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.