DOL Median (District of Columbia)
$59,446
vs National
-33.4%
National: $89,315BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$40,716
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$59,446
-33.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$89,315
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Engineers in District of Columbia earns $59,446 in nominal terms, which is 33.4% below the national average of $89,315. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $40,716 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in District of Columbia
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| ABC IMAGING OF WASHINGTON | $59,446 | 1 |
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How much does a Materials Engineers make in District of Columbia?
The median Materials Engineers salary in District of Columbia is $59,446 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is District of Columbia a good place to work as a Materials Engineers?
A Materials Engineers in District of Columbia earns 33.4% less than the national median of $89,315, or $40,716 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.