DOL Median (Chattanooga, TN)
$67,330
vs National
-24.6%
National: $89,315BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$74,563
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$67,330
-24.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$89,315
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Engineers in Chattanooga, TN earns $67,330 in nominal terms, which is 24.6% below the national average of $89,315. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $74,563 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Chattanooga, TN
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| DAKO Resources, Inc | $76,960 | 1 |
| Arch Plastics Packaging | $67,954 | 13 |
| KORDSA INC. | $66,950 | 1 |
| EDAG, Inc | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Materials Engineers make in Chattanooga, TN?
The median Materials Engineers salary in Chattanooga, TN is $67,330 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is Chattanooga, TN a good place to work as a Materials Engineers?
A Materials Engineers in Chattanooga, TN earns 24.6% less than the national median of $89,315, or $74,563 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.