DOL Median (Amherst, NY)
$60,200
vs National
-22.6%
National: $77,792BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$48,122
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$60,200
-22.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$77,792
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Mechanical Engineers in Amherst, NY earns $60,200 in nominal terms, which is 22.6% below the national average of $77,792. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 125.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $48,122 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Amherst, NY
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Siemens Industry, Inc. | $80,000 | 69 |
| Delphi, Inc | $76,274 | 114 |
| AMERICAN PRECISION INDUSTRIES INC. | $71,469 | 4 |
| MAHLE Manufacturing Management Inc. | $70,000 | 2 |
| GP Strategies Corporation | $60,200 | 6 |
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How much does a Mechanical Engineers make in Amherst, NY?
The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Amherst, NY is $60,200 based on 11 DOL filings.
Is Amherst, NY a good place to work as a Mechanical Engineers?
A Mechanical Engineers in Amherst, NY earns 22.6% less than the national median of $77,792, or $48,122 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.