Materials Engineers Salary in Chester, VA - FY2025 DOL Data

DOL Median (Chester, VA)

$86,185

vs National

-3.5%

National: $89,315

BLS Median (area)

N/A

COL-Adjusted

$85,585

Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)

$86,185

-3.5% vs national

National Average (DOL)

$89,315

Baseline

BLS Estimate (This Area)

N/A

No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Materials Engineers in Chester, VA earns $86,185 in nominal terms, which is 3.5% below the national average of $89,315. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 100.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $85,585 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in Chester, VA

Employer	Median Salary	Filings
E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company	$98,673	9
E.I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY	$91,364	10
PREMIUM OPTICS, INC.	N/A	1

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Materials Engineers make in Chester, VA?

The median Materials Engineers salary in Chester, VA is $86,185 based on 2 DOL filings.

Is Chester, VA a good place to work as a Materials Engineers?

A Materials Engineers in Chester, VA earns 3.5% less than the national median of $89,315, or $85,585 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.