DOL Median (Wichita, KS)
$52,000
vs National
-41.8%
National: $89,315BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$59,701
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$52,000
-41.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$89,315
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Engineers in Wichita, KS earns $52,000 in nominal terms, which is 41.8% below the national average of $89,315. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 87.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $59,701 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Wichita, KS
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY | $137,293 | 1 |
| Learjet Inc. | $82,379 | 4 |
| WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY | $50,000 | 66 |
| Adventa Corporation | N/A | 1 |
Explore More
Top-Paying Metros for Materials Engineers
Redwood City, CA · $374,400Tupman, CA · $175,000Wilmington, CA · $167,323Martinez, CA · $166,162Tuscon, AR · $160,000Top-Paying Roles in Wichita, KS
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · $156,332Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · $150,000Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians · $140,000Dentists, General · $135,000Chemical Engineers · $135,000Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Materials Engineers make in Wichita, KS?
The median Materials Engineers salary in Wichita, KS is $52,000 based on 43 DOL filings.
Is Wichita, KS a good place to work as a Materials Engineers?
A Materials Engineers in Wichita, KS earns 41.8% less than the national median of $89,315, or $59,701 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
Job Search
Find Open Positions
Browse current openings and compare them against the government-filed salary data above.
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.