DOL Median (New Mexico)
$90,720
vs National
+1.6%
National: $89,315BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$96,511
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$90,720
+1.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$89,315
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Engineers in New Mexico earns $90,720 in nominal terms, which is 1.6% above the national average of $89,315. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 94.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $96,511 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in New Mexico
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Intel Corporation | $93,038 | 3,214 |
| SANDIA NATIONAL LABORATORIES | $85,700 | 1 |
| LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL SECURITY, LLC | $84,843 | 2 |
| Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company | $84,500 | 10 |
| INTREPID POTASH - NEW MEXICO LLC | $72,000 | 2 |
| WESTERN TECHNOLOGIES INC | $45,448 | 1 |
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How much does a Materials Engineers make in New Mexico?
The median Materials Engineers salary in New Mexico is $90,720 based on 20 DOL filings.
Is New Mexico a good place to work as a Materials Engineers?
A Materials Engineers in New Mexico earns 1.6% more than the national median of $89,315, or $96,511 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.