DOL Median (South Gate, CA)
$88,200
vs National
-1.2%
National: $89,315BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$63,682
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$88,200
-1.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$89,315
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Engineers in South Gate, CA earns $88,200 in nominal terms, which is 1.2% below the national average of $89,315. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $63,682 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in South Gate, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Dickson Testing | $88,400 | 4 |
| SHULTZ STEEL COMPANY | $81,478 | 5 |
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How much does a Materials Engineers make in South Gate, CA?
The median Materials Engineers salary in South Gate, CA is $88,200 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is South Gate, CA a good place to work as a Materials Engineers?
A Materials Engineers in South Gate, CA earns 1.2% less than the national median of $89,315, or $63,682 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.