DOL Median (Oak Ridge, TN)
$65,754
vs National
-26.4%
National: $89,315BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$72,817
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$65,754
-26.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$89,315
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Engineers in Oak Ridge, TN earns $65,754 in nominal terms, which is 26.4% 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 $72,817 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Oak Ridge, TN
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Battelle Memorial Institute | $77,700 | 4 |
| UT-BATTELLE, LLC (OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY) | $75,870 | 6 |
| OAK RIDGE ASSOCIATED UNIVERSITIES | $62,502 | 11 |
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How much does a Materials Engineers make in Oak Ridge, TN?
The median Materials Engineers salary in Oak Ridge, TN is $65,754 based on 14 DOL filings.
Is Oak Ridge, TN a good place to work as a Materials Engineers?
A Materials Engineers in Oak Ridge, TN earns 26.4% less than the national median of $89,315, or $72,817 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.