DOL Median (Rio Rancho, NM)
$125,424
vs National
+40.4%
National: $89,315BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$133,430
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$125,424
+40.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$89,315
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Engineers in Rio Rancho, NM earns $125,424 in nominal terms, which is 40.4% above the national average of $89,315. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 94.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $133,430 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Rio Rancho, NM
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Intel Corporation | $93,038 | 3,214 |
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How much does a Materials Engineers make in Rio Rancho, NM?
The median Materials Engineers salary in Rio Rancho, NM is $125,424 based on 11 DOL filings.
Is Rio Rancho, NM a good place to work as a Materials Engineers?
A Materials Engineers in Rio Rancho, NM earns 40.4% more than the national median of $89,315, or $133,430 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.