DOL Median (Los Alamos, NM)
$110,978
vs National
+17.1%
National: $94,759BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$118,062
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$110,978
+17.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$94,759
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Nuclear Engineers in Los Alamos, NM earns $110,978 in nominal terms, which is 17.1% above the national average of $94,759. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 94.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $118,062 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Los Alamos, NM
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL SECURITY, LLC | $110,978 | 4 |
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How much does a Nuclear Engineers make in Los Alamos, NM?
The median Nuclear Engineers salary in Los Alamos, NM is $110,978 based on 4 DOL filings.
Is Los Alamos, NM a good place to work as a Nuclear Engineers?
A Nuclear Engineers in Los Alamos, NM earns 17.1% more than the national median of $94,759, or $118,062 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.