DOL Median (Signal Hill, CA)
$125,000
vs National
+40%
National: $89,315BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$90,253
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$125,000
+40% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$89,315
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Engineers in Signal Hill, CA earns $125,000 in nominal terms, which is 40% 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 $90,253 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Signal Hill, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| VOLLMER-GRAY ENGINEERING LABORATORIES | $150,232 | 4 |
| DAWSON ENTERPRISES | $125,000 | 2 |
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How much does a Materials Engineers make in Signal Hill, CA?
The median Materials Engineers salary in Signal Hill, CA is $125,000 based on 3 DOL filings.
Is Signal Hill, CA a good place to work as a Materials Engineers?
A Materials Engineers in Signal Hill, CA earns 40% more than the national median of $89,315, or $90,253 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.