DOL Median (Detroit, MI)
$76,190
vs National
-14.7%
National: $89,315BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$84,095
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$76,190
-14.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$89,315
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Engineers in Detroit, MI earns $76,190 in nominal terms, which is 14.7% below the national average of $89,315. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $84,095 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Detroit, MI
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Motor Company | $88,411 | 16 |
| INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING AND ASSEMBLY, LLC | $80,000 | 7 |
| Detroit Diesel Corporation | $77,500 | 2 |
| JSP INTERNATIONAL LLC | $72,030 | 3 |
| American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc. | $65,000 | 4 |
| Kautex Inc. | $61,691 | 2 |
| SAKTHI AUTOMOTIVE GROUP INC | $55,500 | 1 |
| AJAX METAL PROCESSING, INC. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Materials Engineers make in Detroit, MI?
The median Materials Engineers salary in Detroit, MI is $76,190 based on 14 DOL filings.
Is Detroit, MI a good place to work as a Materials Engineers?
A Materials Engineers in Detroit, MI earns 14.7% less than the national median of $89,315, or $84,095 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.