DOL Median (Worcester, MA)
$57,498
vs National
-35.6%
National: $89,315BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$39,248
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$57,498
-35.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$89,315
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Engineers in Worcester, MA earns $57,498 in nominal terms, which is 35.6% below the national average of $89,315. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $39,248 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Worcester, MA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Riley Power Inc. | $92,975 | 2 |
| Allegro MicroSystems, LLC | $81,824 | 8 |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | $50,000 | 6 |
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How much does a Materials Engineers make in Worcester, MA?
The median Materials Engineers salary in Worcester, MA is $57,498 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is Worcester, MA a good place to work as a Materials Engineers?
A Materials Engineers in Worcester, MA earns 35.6% less than the national median of $89,315, or $39,248 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.