DOL Median (Tempe, AZ)
$72,000
vs National
-19.4%
National: $89,315BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$66,421
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$72,000
-19.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$89,315
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Engineers in Tempe, AZ earns $72,000 in nominal terms, which is 19.4% below the national average of $89,315. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 108.4 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $66,421 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Tempe, AZ
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Medtronic, Inc. | $90,064 | 67 |
| Medplast Engineered Products, Inc. | $80,000 | 2 |
| SOITEC PHOENIX LABS, INC. | $77,000 | 4 |
| ME GLOBAL INC. | $76,400 | 9 |
| SILICONWARE USA INC. | $73,830 | 10 |
| PHOENIX ANALYSIS AND DESIGN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $70,000 | 1 |
| Arizona State University | $67,942 | 3 |
| RED RHINO LLC | $64,000 | 1 |
| SYNCHROTRON CORP | $63,565 | 1 |
| MCCORMICK TRADING LLC | $63,565 | 5 |
| DH BLUE CORP | $63,565 | 1 |
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How much does a Materials Engineers make in Tempe, AZ?
The median Materials Engineers salary in Tempe, AZ is $72,000 based on 19 DOL filings.
Is Tempe, AZ a good place to work as a Materials Engineers?
A Materials Engineers in Tempe, AZ earns 19.4% less than the national median of $89,315, or $66,421 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.