DOL Median (Wilmington, CA)
$167,323
vs National
+87.3%
National: $89,315BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$120,811
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$167,323
+87.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$89,315
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Engineers in Wilmington, CA earns $167,323 in nominal terms, which is 87.3% 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 $120,811 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Wilmington, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| MARATHON REFINING LOGISTICS SERVICES LLC | $167,323 | 2 |
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How much does a Materials Engineers make in Wilmington, CA?
The median Materials Engineers salary in Wilmington, CA is $167,323 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Wilmington, CA a good place to work as a Materials Engineers?
A Materials Engineers in Wilmington, CA earns 87.3% more than the national median of $89,315, or $120,811 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.