DOL Median (Kansas)
$52,352
vs National
-41.4%
National: $89,315BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$60,105
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$52,352
-41.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$89,315
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Engineers in Kansas earns $52,352 in nominal terms, which is 41.4% below the national average of $89,315. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 87.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $60,105 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Kansas
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY | $137,293 | 1 |
| Nitride Solutions Inc. | $104,000 | 1 |
| Learjet Inc. | $82,379 | 4 |
| Schlumberger Technology Corporation | $79,219 | 19 |
| WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY | $50,000 | 66 |
| The University of Kansas | $49,650 | 1 |
| Adventa Corporation | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Materials Engineers make in Kansas?
The median Materials Engineers salary in Kansas is $52,352 based on 48 DOL filings.
Is Kansas a good place to work as a Materials Engineers?
A Materials Engineers in Kansas earns 41.4% less than the national median of $89,315, or $60,105 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.