DOL Median (San Francisco, CA)
$97,000
vs National
+8.6%
National: $89,315BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$70,036
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$97,000
+8.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$89,315
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Engineers in San Francisco, CA earns $97,000 in nominal terms, which is 8.6% 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 $70,036 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in San Francisco, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Jawbone Health Hub, Inc. | $205,000 | 1 |
| ALIPHCOM | $127,500 | 5 |
| Canvas Construction Inc. | $106,000 | 1 |
| MEASUR3D LLC | $100,000 | 1 |
| GraphWear Technologies, Inc | $97,307 | 7 |
| ZealTech, Inc | $86,809 | 2 |
| Fontenoy Engineering | $81,120 | 1 |
| LIFFEY ELECTRIC, INC. | $81,120 | 1 |
| INNOVA DYNAMICS | $80,000 | 1 |
| CRCC RAILWAY CONSTRUCTION USA CORP. | $60,000 | 1 |
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How much does a Materials Engineers make in San Francisco, CA?
The median Materials Engineers salary in San Francisco, CA is $97,000 based on 11 DOL filings.
Is San Francisco, CA a good place to work as a Materials Engineers?
A Materials Engineers in San Francisco, CA earns 8.6% more than the national median of $89,315, or $70,036 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.