DOL Median (Cupertino, CA)
$132,850
vs National
+48.7%
National: $89,315BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$95,921
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$132,850
+48.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$89,315
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Engineers in Cupertino, CA earns $132,850 in nominal terms, which is 48.7% above the national average of $89,315. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $95,921 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Cupertino, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. | $132,850 | 189 |
| A2Z DEVELOPMENT CENTER | $105,000 | 8 |
| MEIXIN TECHNOLOGY INC. | $93,434 | 2 |
| BYD Electronic America Corporation | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Materials Engineers make in Cupertino, CA?
The median Materials Engineers salary in Cupertino, CA is $132,850 based on 130 DOL filings.
Is Cupertino, CA a good place to work as a Materials Engineers?
A Materials Engineers in Cupertino, CA earns 48.7% more than the national median of $89,315, or $95,921 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.