DOL Median (Richmond, CA)
$78,021
vs National
-12.6%
National: $89,315BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$56,332
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$78,021
-12.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$89,315
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Engineers in Richmond, CA earns $78,021 in nominal terms, which is 12.6% below the national average of $89,315. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $56,332 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Richmond, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Sunpower Corporation | $105,000 | 18 |
| Heraeus Medical Components LLC | $95,680 | 1 |
| MTI Corp | $79,227 | 1 |
| BIOTECTIX, LLC | $76,814 | 1 |
| DiCon Fiberoptics Inc | $65,000 | 5 |
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How much does a Materials Engineers make in Richmond, CA?
The median Materials Engineers salary in Richmond, CA is $78,021 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Richmond, CA a good place to work as a Materials Engineers?
A Materials Engineers in Richmond, CA earns 12.6% less than the national median of $89,315, or $56,332 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.