DOL Median (Buffalo, NY)
$55,182
vs National
-38.2%
National: $89,315BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$44,110
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$55,182
-38.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$89,315
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Engineers in Buffalo, NY earns $55,182 in nominal terms, which is 38.2% below the national average of $89,315. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 125.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $44,110 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Buffalo, NY
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| SOLARCITY | $116,881 | 4 |
| Honeywell International Inc. | $88,775 | 15 |
| ACCUMED CORP | $80,000 | 4 |
| Multisorb Technologies | $63,190 | 2 |
| ACCUMED INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | $62,591 | 8 |
| RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF SUNY AT BUFFALO | $54,500 | 2 |
| BUREAU VERITAS CONSUMER PRODUCT SERVICES | $52,627 | 1 |
| STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO | $50,000 | 2 |
| DERRICK CORPORATION | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Materials Engineers make in Buffalo, NY?
The median Materials Engineers salary in Buffalo, NY is $55,182 based on 10 DOL filings.
Is Buffalo, NY a good place to work as a Materials Engineers?
A Materials Engineers in Buffalo, NY earns 38.2% less than the national median of $89,315, or $44,110 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.