DOL Median (Portland, OR)
$78,513
vs National
-12.1%
National: $89,315BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$69,419
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$78,513
-12.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$89,315
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Engineers in Portland, OR earns $78,513 in nominal terms, which is 12.1% below the national average of $89,315. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 113.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $69,419 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Portland, OR
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| ESCO Group LLC | $102,500 | 2 |
| EVRAZ Inc. NA | $100,000 | 2 |
| EVRAZ NORTH AMERICA | $90,000 | 1 |
| Schneider Electric LLC | $80,746 | 8 |
| Columbia Sportswear Company | $80,000 | 1 |
| BILLERUDKORSNAS USA LLC | $77,025 | 3 |
| TRIQUINT SEMICONDUCTOR | $75,660 | 15 |
| Siltronic Corporation | $71,594 | 4 |
| WestRock Services LLC | $70,035 | 6 |
| COAST TO COAST INSPECTION SERVICES | $64,314 | 3 |
| adidas International, Inc. | $62,566 | 2 |
| TOSOH QUARTZ, INC. | $61,235 | 2 |
| Daimler Trucks North America | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Materials Engineers make in Portland, OR?
The median Materials Engineers salary in Portland, OR is $78,513 based on 14 DOL filings.
Is Portland, OR a good place to work as a Materials Engineers?
A Materials Engineers in Portland, OR earns 12.1% less than the national median of $89,315, or $69,419 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.