DOL Median (Louisville, KY)
$61,200
vs National
-31.5%
National: $89,315BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$65,877
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$61,200
-31.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$89,315
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Engineers in Louisville, KY earns $61,200 in nominal terms, which is 31.5% below the national average of $89,315. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.9 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $65,877 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Louisville, KY
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| PHOENIX PROCESS EQUIPMENT CO | $114,067 | 2 |
| SYPRIS SOLUTIONS, INC. | $66,040 | 1 |
| YANFENG US AUTOMOTIVE INTERIOR SYSTEMS II LLC | $59,675 | 2 |
| University of Louisville | $53,100 | 2 |
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How much does a Materials Engineers make in Louisville, KY?
The median Materials Engineers salary in Louisville, KY is $61,200 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Louisville, KY a good place to work as a Materials Engineers?
A Materials Engineers in Louisville, KY earns 31.5% less than the national median of $89,315, or $65,877 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.