DOL Median (Richmond, VA)
$85,717
vs National
-4%
National: $89,315BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$85,121
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$85,717
-4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$89,315
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Engineers in Richmond, VA earns $85,717 in nominal terms, which is 4% below the national average of $89,315. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 100.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $85,121 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Richmond, VA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company | $98,673 | 9 |
| E.I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY | $91,364 | 10 |
| Tredegar Film Products Corporation | $87,974 | 9 |
| E.I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY | $84,345 | 6 |
| ALSTOM POWER INC | $81,606 | 2 |
| MEADWESTVACO CORPORATION | $80,077 | 4 |
| E.I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS & COMPANY, INC. | $78,707 | 1 |
| WestRock Services LLC | $70,035 | 6 |
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How much does a Materials Engineers make in Richmond, VA?
The median Materials Engineers salary in Richmond, VA is $85,717 based on 13 DOL filings.
Is Richmond, VA a good place to work as a Materials Engineers?
A Materials Engineers in Richmond, VA earns 4% less than the national median of $89,315, or $85,121 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.