DOL Median (Wilmington, DE)
$96,723
vs National
+8.3%
National: $89,315BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$95,671
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$96,723
+8.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$89,315
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Engineers in Wilmington, DE earns $96,723 in nominal terms, which is 8.3% above the national average of $89,315. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 101.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $95,671 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Wilmington, DE
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| DuPont Specialty Products USA, LLC | $109,551 | 2 |
| E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company | $98,673 | 9 |
| E.I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY | $91,364 | 10 |
| DELAWARE DIAMOND KNIVES, INC. | $86,000 | 1 |
| E.I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY | $84,345 | 6 |
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How much does a Materials Engineers make in Wilmington, DE?
The median Materials Engineers salary in Wilmington, DE is $96,723 based on 10 DOL filings.
Is Wilmington, DE a good place to work as a Materials Engineers?
A Materials Engineers in Wilmington, DE earns 8.3% more than the national median of $89,315, or $95,671 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.