DOL Median (Carlsbad, NM)
$72,000
vs National
-19.4%
National: $89,315BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$76,596
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$72,000
-19.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$89,315
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Engineers in Carlsbad, NM earns $72,000 in nominal terms, which is 19.4% below the national average of $89,315. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 94.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $76,596 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Carlsbad, NM
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| INTREPID POTASH - NEW MEXICO LLC | $72,000 | 2 |
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How much does a Materials Engineers make in Carlsbad, NM?
The median Materials Engineers salary in Carlsbad, NM is $72,000 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Carlsbad, NM a good place to work as a Materials Engineers?
A Materials Engineers in Carlsbad, NM earns 19.4% less than the national median of $89,315, or $76,596 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.