DOL Median (Pittsburgh, PA)
$83,313
vs National
-6.7%
National: $89,315BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$87,147
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$83,313
-6.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$89,315
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Engineers in Pittsburgh, PA earns $83,313 in nominal terms, which is 6.7% below the national average of $89,315. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $87,147 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Pittsburgh, PA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| AKUSTICA, INC | $106,648 | 4 |
| Vesuvius USA | $90,225 | 26 |
| RHI US LTD. | $87,550 | 7 |
| Trinity Industries, Inc. | $87,050 | 8 |
| PHASE2 MICROTECHNOLOGIES LLC | $75,000 | 1 |
| TERATONIX | $75,000 | 2 |
| PITTSBURGH CORNING CORPORATION | $68,500 | 2 |
| University of Pittsburgh | $41,200 | 3 |
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How much does a Materials Engineers make in Pittsburgh, PA?
The median Materials Engineers salary in Pittsburgh, PA is $83,313 based on 24 DOL filings.
Is Pittsburgh, PA a good place to work as a Materials Engineers?
A Materials Engineers in Pittsburgh, PA earns 6.7% less than the national median of $89,315, or $87,147 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.