DOL Median (Metuchen, NJ)
$81,744
vs National
-8.5%
National: $89,315BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$71,894
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$81,744
-8.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$89,315
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Engineers in Metuchen, NJ earns $81,744 in nominal terms, which is 8.5% below the national average of $89,315. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 113.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $71,894 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Metuchen, NJ
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| AMERGY SOLAR INC | $81,744 | 6 |
| RIBER INC. | $70,000 | 1 |
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How much does a Materials Engineers make in Metuchen, NJ?
The median Materials Engineers salary in Metuchen, NJ is $81,744 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Metuchen, NJ a good place to work as a Materials Engineers?
A Materials Engineers in Metuchen, NJ earns 8.5% less than the national median of $89,315, or $71,894 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.