DOL Median (Louisiana)
$74,663
vs National
-16.4%
National: $89,315BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$81,778
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$74,663
-16.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$89,315
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Engineers in Louisiana earns $74,663 in nominal terms, which is 16.4% below the national average of $89,315. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 91.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $81,778 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Louisiana
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| McDermott, Inc. | $116,191 | 7 |
| UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL SERVICES A DIV. OF FJM OF LOUI | $114,400 | 3 |
| Nucor Steel Louisiana LLC | $97,614 | 4 |
| CB&I LLC | $84,878 | 7 |
| Schlumberger Technology Corporation | $79,219 | 19 |
| Intralox, LLC | $75,548 | 1 |
| IRISNDT Inc. | $74,526 | 85 |
| UNITED WELD OPERATIONS, LLC | $70,720 | 1 |
| VOITH PAPER FABRIC & ROLL SYSTEMS INC. | $63,814 | 5 |
| Testengeer, Inc. | $62,504 | 21 |
| URS CORPORATION | $62,400 | 1 |
| University of New Orleans | $46,000 | 1 |
| Louisiana State University and A & M College | $43,421 | 2 |
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How much does a Materials Engineers make in Louisiana?
The median Materials Engineers salary in Louisiana is $74,663 based on 24 DOL filings.
Is Louisiana a good place to work as a Materials Engineers?
A Materials Engineers in Louisiana earns 16.4% less than the national median of $89,315, or $81,778 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.