DOL Median (Sylmar, CA)
$93,254
vs National
+4.4%
National: $89,315BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$67,332
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$93,254
+4.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$89,315
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Engineers in Sylmar, CA earns $93,254 in nominal terms, which is 4.4% 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 $67,332 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Sylmar, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| SAINT JUDE MEDICAL CARDIOLOGY DIVISION | $126,000 | 1 |
| St. Jude Medical Cardiology Division | $97,917 | 4 |
| ST. JUDE MEDICAL, IMPLANTABLE ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS D | $88,000 | 2 |
| JOHANSON DIELECTRICS INC. | $74,755 | 2 |
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How much does a Materials Engineers make in Sylmar, CA?
The median Materials Engineers salary in Sylmar, CA is $93,254 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is Sylmar, CA a good place to work as a Materials Engineers?
A Materials Engineers in Sylmar, CA earns 4.4% more than the national median of $89,315, or $67,332 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.