DOL Median (Nevada)
$77,820
vs National
-12.9%
National: $89,315BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$76,897
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$77,820
-12.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$89,315
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Engineers in Nevada earns $77,820 in nominal terms, which is 12.9% below the national average of $89,315. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 101.2 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $76,897 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Nevada
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| AUSENCO PSI LLC | $200,000 | 2 |
| Kappes, Cassiday & Associates | $103,200 | 1 |
| BARRICK CORTEZ INC. | $81,411 | 3 |
| KINROSS GOLD USA INCORPORATION | $81,305 | 2 |
| Bridgestone Americas, Inc. | $80,040 | 15 |
| NEWMONT USA LIMITED | $76,600 | 2 |
| BARRICK GOLDSTRIKE MINES INC. | $73,500 | 1 |
| ROBINSON NEVADA MINING COMPANY | $72,000 | 1 |
| SIERRA PACKAGING & CONVERTING LLC | $70,658 | 1 |
| Round Mountain Gold Corporation | $65,541 | 1 |
| University of Nevada Reno | $63,000 | 1 |
| University of Nevada Las Vegas | $50,000 | 1 |
| Marigold Mining Company | N/A | 1 |
| HYCROFT RESOURCES & DEVELOPMENT, INC. | N/A | 1 |
| TITANIUM METALS CORP. (TIMET, A DIVISION OF PRECIS | N/A | 1 |
| ALLIED NEVADA GOLD CORP. | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Materials Engineers make in Nevada?
The median Materials Engineers salary in Nevada is $77,820 based on 14 DOL filings.
Is Nevada a good place to work as a Materials Engineers?
A Materials Engineers in Nevada earns 12.9% less than the national median of $89,315, or $76,897 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.