DOL Median (Richland, WA)
$62,067
vs National
-30.5%
National: $89,315BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$54,160
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$62,067
-30.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$89,315
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Engineers in Richland, WA earns $62,067 in nominal terms, which is 30.5% below the national average of $89,315. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 114.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $54,160 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Richland, WA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| AREVA INC. | $92,270 | 2 |
| MOLECULE WORKS INC. | $82,000 | 1 |
| Battelle Memorial Institute | $77,700 | 4 |
| BATTELLE | $59,530 | 16 |
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How much does a Materials Engineers make in Richland, WA?
The median Materials Engineers salary in Richland, WA is $62,067 based on 9 DOL filings.
Is Richland, WA a good place to work as a Materials Engineers?
A Materials Engineers in Richland, WA earns 30.5% less than the national median of $89,315, or $54,160 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.