DOL Median (Seattle, WA)
$82,351
vs National
-7.8%
National: $89,315BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$71,859
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$82,351
-7.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$89,315
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Engineers in Seattle, WA earns $82,351 in nominal terms, which is 7.8% below the national average of $89,315. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 114.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $71,859 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Seattle, WA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. | $132,850 | 189 |
| Katerra, Inc. | $116,480 | 1 |
| AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC | $106,100 | 1 |
| NUCOR STEEL SEATTLE INC | $82,000 | 4 |
| University of Washington | $49,100 | 1 |
| Brooks Sports Inc. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Materials Engineers make in Seattle, WA?
The median Materials Engineers salary in Seattle, WA is $82,351 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Seattle, WA a good place to work as a Materials Engineers?
A Materials Engineers in Seattle, WA earns 7.8% less than the national median of $89,315, or $71,859 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.