DOL Median (Bedford, MA)
$105,161
vs National
+17.7%
National: $89,315BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$71,782
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$105,161
+17.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$89,315
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Engineers in Bedford, MA earns $105,161 in nominal terms, which is 17.7% above the national average of $89,315. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $71,782 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Bedford, MA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Instrumentation Laboratory Company | $126,250 | 1 |
| 1366 TECHNOLOGIES | $115,000 | 3 |
| iRobot Corporation | $95,321 | 1 |
| Entegris, Inc. | $94,682 | 9 |
| EMD MILLIPORE CORPORATION | $82,820 | 4 |
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How much does a Materials Engineers make in Bedford, MA?
The median Materials Engineers salary in Bedford, MA is $105,161 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is Bedford, MA a good place to work as a Materials Engineers?
A Materials Engineers in Bedford, MA earns 17.7% more than the national median of $89,315, or $71,782 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.