DOL Median (Colorado Springs, CO)
$74,776
vs National
-16.3%
National: $89,315BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$70,878
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$74,776
-16.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$89,315
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Engineers in Colorado Springs, CO earns $74,776 in nominal terms, which is 16.3% below the national average of $89,315. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 105.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $70,878 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Colorado Springs, CO
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| DPIX, LLC | $108,665 | 2 |
| SAES GETTERS USA, INC. | $100,000 | 1 |
| METSO MINERALS INDUSTRIES, INC. | $95,000 | 4 |
| Cypress Semiconductor Corporation | $91,312 | 7 |
| Semtech Corporation | $78,000 | 3 |
| Microchip Technology Inc. | $74,631 | 13 |
| IC INTERCONNECT | $65,000 | 1 |
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How much does a Materials Engineers make in Colorado Springs, CO?
The median Materials Engineers salary in Colorado Springs, CO is $74,776 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is Colorado Springs, CO a good place to work as a Materials Engineers?
A Materials Engineers in Colorado Springs, CO earns 16.3% less than the national median of $89,315, or $70,878 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.