DOL Median (Wilmington, DE)
$94,403
vs National
+21.4%
National: $77,792BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$93,376
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$94,403
+21.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$77,792
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Mechanical Engineers in Wilmington, DE earns $94,403 in nominal terms, which is 21.4% above the national average of $77,792. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 101.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $93,376 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 |
|---|---|---|
| E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company | $118,137 | 2 |
| The Chemours Company FC, LLC | $98,946 | 1 |
| E.I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY | $94,403 | 2 |
| E.I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY | $88,005 | 3 |
| NATIONAL RAILROAD PASSENGER CORPORATION AMTRAK | $74,485 | 1 |
| TELESONIC PC INC | $68,931 | 1 |
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How much does a Mechanical Engineers make in Wilmington, DE?
The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Wilmington, DE is $94,403 based on 9 DOL filings.
Is Wilmington, DE a good place to work as a Mechanical Engineers?
A Mechanical Engineers in Wilmington, DE earns 21.4% more than the national median of $77,792, or $93,376 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.