DOL Median (Raleigh, NC)
$48,322
vs National
-45.9%
National: $89,315BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$50,493
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$48,322
-45.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$89,315
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Engineers in Raleigh, NC earns $48,322 in nominal terms, which is 45.9% below the national average of $89,315. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $50,493 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Raleigh, NC
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| EAG INC. | $87,942 | 3 |
| MANN+HUMMEL Purolator Filters LLC | $82,510 | 4 |
| N. C. STATE UNIVERSITY | $79,327 | 3 |
| MANN+HUMMEL USA, INC. | $75,824 | 2 |
| North Carolina State University | $47,476 | 14 |
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How much does a Materials Engineers make in Raleigh, NC?
The median Materials Engineers salary in Raleigh, NC is $48,322 based on 14 DOL filings.
Is Raleigh, NC a good place to work as a Materials Engineers?
A Materials Engineers in Raleigh, NC earns 45.9% less than the national median of $89,315, or $50,493 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.