DOL Median (Hayward, CA)
$72,530
vs National
-18.8%
National: $89,315BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$52,368
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$72,530
-18.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$89,315
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Engineers in Hayward, CA earns $72,530 in nominal terms, which is 18.8% below the national average of $89,315. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $52,368 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Hayward, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| TACTUS TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $110,000 | 1 |
| C3 Nano, Inc. | $85,045 | 2 |
| Kinestral Technologies, Inc. | $81,271 | 4 |
| SEEO INC. | $68,068 | 8 |
| Kleinfelder Inc | $59,862 | 2 |
| ABEAM TECHNOLOGIES LLC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Materials Engineers make in Hayward, CA?
The median Materials Engineers salary in Hayward, CA is $72,530 based on 9 DOL filings.
Is Hayward, CA a good place to work as a Materials Engineers?
A Materials Engineers in Hayward, CA earns 18.8% less than the national median of $89,315, or $52,368 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.