DOL Median (Cookeville, TN)
$62,480
vs National
-19.7%
National: $77,792BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$69,192
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$62,480
-19.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$77,792
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Mechanical Engineers in Cookeville, TN earns $62,480 in nominal terms, which is 19.7% below the national average of $77,792. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $69,192 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Cookeville, TN
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Flowserve U.S. Inc | $76,000 | 97 |
| ENREMA LLC | $70,225 | 4 |
| Cummins Inc. | $69,659 | 2,385 |
| Cummins Filtration Inc. | $68,500 | 147 |
| KPIT INFOSYSTEMS INC | $65,000 | 340 |
| Mid South Automation | $62,400 | 2 |
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How much does a Mechanical Engineers make in Cookeville, TN?
The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Cookeville, TN is $62,480 based on 34 DOL filings.
Is Cookeville, TN a good place to work as a Mechanical Engineers?
A Mechanical Engineers in Cookeville, TN earns 19.7% less than the national median of $77,792, or $69,192 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.