DOL Median (Santa Barbara, CA)
$94,515
vs National
+5.8%
National: $89,315BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$68,242
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$94,515
+5.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$89,315
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Engineers in Santa Barbara, CA earns $94,515 in nominal terms, which is 5.8% 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 $68,242 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Santa Barbara, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Bruker Nano, Inc. | $98,000 | 4 |
| Sonos, Inc. | $96,751 | 2 |
| University of California at Santa Barbara | $64,876 | 2 |
| Apeel Technology, Inc | N/A | 1 |
| Anasys Instruments Corp | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Materials Engineers make in Santa Barbara, CA?
The median Materials Engineers salary in Santa Barbara, CA is $94,515 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Santa Barbara, CA a good place to work as a Materials Engineers?
A Materials Engineers in Santa Barbara, CA earns 5.8% more than the national median of $89,315, or $68,242 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.