DOL Median (Sanford, NC)
$68,619
vs National
-11.8%
National: $77,792BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$71,702
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$68,619
-11.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$77,792
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Mechanical Engineers in Sanford, NC earns $68,619 in nominal terms, which is 11.8% below the national average of $77,792. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $71,702 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Sanford, NC
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| GKN Driveline North America, Inc. | $80,016 | 36 |
| Epitec, Inc. | $79,290 | 164 |
| MAGNETI MARELLI POWERTRAIN USA LLC | $75,000 | 27 |
| LATITUDE 36 | $72,800 | 32 |
| Belcan Engineering Group, LLC | $68,524 | 242 |
| SATYAM-VENTURE ENGINEERING SERVICES PVT. LTD | $67,725 | 414 |
| Volt Management Corp | $63,544 | 85 |
| Static Control Components Inc | $55,338 | 4 |
| Zurn Industries, LLC | $48,526 | 2 |
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How much does a Mechanical Engineers make in Sanford, NC?
The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Sanford, NC is $68,619 based on 18 DOL filings.
Is Sanford, NC a good place to work as a Mechanical Engineers?
A Mechanical Engineers in Sanford, NC earns 11.8% less than the national median of $77,792, or $71,702 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.