DOL Median (Columbus, IN)
$70,700
vs National
-20.8%
National: $89,315BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$77,692
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$70,700
-20.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$89,315
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Engineers in Columbus, IN earns $70,700 in nominal terms, which is 20.8% below the national average of $89,315. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 91.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $77,692 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Columbus, IN
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies, USA, LLC | $93,704 | 6 |
| Cummins Inc. | $72,800 | 52 |
| Cummins Filtration Inc. | $66,800 | 6 |
| Alten Technology | $66,030 | 4 |
| Cummins Emission Solutions Inc. | $64,800 | 11 |
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How much does a Materials Engineers make in Columbus, IN?
The median Materials Engineers salary in Columbus, IN is $70,700 based on 44 DOL filings.
Is Columbus, IN a good place to work as a Materials Engineers?
A Materials Engineers in Columbus, IN earns 20.8% less than the national median of $89,315, or $77,692 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.