DOL Median (Tucson, AZ)
$68,016
vs National
-23.8%
National: $89,315BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$62,745
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$68,016
-23.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$89,315
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Engineers in Tucson, AZ earns $68,016 in nominal terms, which is 23.8% 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 $62,745 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Tucson, AZ
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| M3 Engineering & Technology Corporation | $110,989 | 1 |
| Freeport Minerals Corporation | $100,700 | 19 |
| Alicat Scientific Inc. | $80,000 | 1 |
| LASERTEL, INC. | $68,016 | 1 |
| JACOBS MINERALS INC. | $64,045 | 2 |
| ATL, INC. | $54,080 | 3 |
| MINERALS ADVISORY GROUP RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT, LL | $37,100 | 2 |
| SenseAir North America Inc. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Materials Engineers make in Tucson, AZ?
The median Materials Engineers salary in Tucson, AZ is $68,016 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is Tucson, AZ a good place to work as a Materials Engineers?
A Materials Engineers in Tucson, AZ earns 23.8% less than the national median of $89,315, or $62,745 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.