DOL Median (Redwood City, CA)
$374,400
vs National
+319.2%
National: $89,315BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$270,325
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$374,400
+319.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$89,315
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Engineers in Redwood City, CA earns $374,400 in nominal terms, which is 319.2% above the national average of $89,315. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $270,325 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Redwood City, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Rain Neuromorphics | $374,400 | 2 |
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How much does a Materials Engineers make in Redwood City, CA?
The median Materials Engineers salary in Redwood City, CA is $374,400 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Redwood City, CA a good place to work as a Materials Engineers?
A Materials Engineers in Redwood City, CA earns 319.2% more than the national median of $89,315, or $270,325 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.