DOL Median (Vancouver, WA)
$78,522
vs National
-12.1%
National: $89,315BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$68,518
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$78,522
-12.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$89,315
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Engineers in Vancouver, WA earns $78,522 in nominal terms, which is 12.1% below the national average of $89,315. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 114.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $68,518 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Vancouver, WA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| nLIGHT, Inc. | $87,048 | 2 |
| NLIGHT PHOTONICS CORPORATION | $78,500 | 7 |
| IMAT, INC. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Materials Engineers make in Vancouver, WA?
The median Materials Engineers salary in Vancouver, WA is $78,522 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Vancouver, WA a good place to work as a Materials Engineers?
A Materials Engineers in Vancouver, WA earns 12.1% less than the national median of $89,315, or $68,518 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.