DOL Median (Fort Smith, AR)
$73,091
vs National
-18.2%
National: $89,315BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$82,125
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$73,091
-18.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$89,315
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Engineers in Fort Smith, AR earns $73,091 in nominal terms, which is 18.2% below the national average of $89,315. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 89.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $82,125 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Fort Smith, AR
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| GERDAU MACSTEEL | $73,091 | 7 |
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How much does a Materials Engineers make in Fort Smith, AR?
The median Materials Engineers salary in Fort Smith, AR is $73,091 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Fort Smith, AR a good place to work as a Materials Engineers?
A Materials Engineers in Fort Smith, AR earns 18.2% less than the national median of $89,315, or $82,125 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.