DOL Median (East Chicago, IN)
$84,531
vs National
-5.4%
National: $89,315BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$92,891
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$84,531
-5.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$89,315
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Engineers in East Chicago, IN earns $84,531 in nominal terms, which is 5.4% 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 $92,891 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in East Chicago, IN
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| ARCELORMITTAL USA LLC | $84,531 | 74 |
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How much does a Materials Engineers make in East Chicago, IN?
The median Materials Engineers salary in East Chicago, IN is $84,531 based on 43 DOL filings.
Is East Chicago, IN a good place to work as a Materials Engineers?
A Materials Engineers in East Chicago, IN earns 5.4% less than the national median of $89,315, or $92,891 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.