DOL Median (Yakima, WA)
$48,610
vs National
-37.5%
National: $77,792BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$42,417
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$48,610
-37.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$77,792
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Mechanical Engineers in Yakima, WA earns $48,610 in nominal terms, which is 37.5% below the national average of $77,792. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 114.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $42,417 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Yakima, WA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| GIRO PACK INC. | $94,976 | 1 |
| IRWIN RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT, INC. | $45,760 | 5 |
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How much does a Mechanical Engineers make in Yakima, WA?
The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Yakima, WA is $48,610 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Yakima, WA a good place to work as a Mechanical Engineers?
A Mechanical Engineers in Yakima, WA earns 37.5% less than the national median of $77,792, or $42,417 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.