DOL Median (Muscatine, IA)
$78,000
vs National
-12.7%
National: $89,315BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$86,379
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 Muscatine, IA 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 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $86,379 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Muscatine, IA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| HNI Services | $93,642 | 2 |
| SSAB Enterprises, LLC | $74,852 | 8 |
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How much does a Materials Engineers make in Muscatine, IA?
The median Materials Engineers salary in Muscatine, IA is $78,000 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Muscatine, IA a good place to work as a Materials Engineers?
A Materials Engineers in Muscatine, IA earns 12.7% less than the national median of $89,315, or $86,379 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.