DOL Median (Torrance, CA)
$95,000
vs National
+6.4%
National: $89,315BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$68,592
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$95,000
+6.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$89,315
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Engineers in Torrance, CA earns $95,000 in nominal terms, which is 6.4% 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 $68,592 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Torrance, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Divergent Technologies, Inc. | $124,800 | 5 |
| Global Communication Semiconductors | $93,704 | 6 |
| GLOBAL COMMUNICATION SEMICONDUCTOR | $74,755 | 1 |
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How much does a Materials Engineers make in Torrance, CA?
The median Materials Engineers salary in Torrance, CA is $95,000 based on 9 DOL filings.
Is Torrance, CA a good place to work as a Materials Engineers?
A Materials Engineers in Torrance, CA earns 6.4% more than the national median of $89,315, or $68,592 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.