DOL Median (Katy, TX)
$78,000
vs National
-12.7%
National: $89,315BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$84,142
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$78,000
-12.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$89,315
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Engineers in Katy, TX earns $78,000 in nominal terms, which is 12.7% below the national average of $89,315. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $84,142 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Katy, TX
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| DET NORSKE VERITAS (U.S.A.), INC. | $81,000 | 16 |
| DYNA-DRILL TECHNOLOGIES, INC | $78,000 | 3 |
| MASTER VALVE USA INC. | $65,021 | 1 |
| TELEDRILL INC. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Materials Engineers make in Katy, TX?
The median Materials Engineers salary in Katy, TX is $78,000 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Katy, TX a good place to work as a Materials Engineers?
A Materials Engineers in Katy, TX earns 12.7% less than the national median of $89,315, or $84,142 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.