DOL Median (Albuquerque, NM)
$78,915
vs National
-12.3%
National: $90,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$83,952
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$78,915
-12.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$90,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemical Engineers in Albuquerque, NM earns $78,915 in nominal terms, which is 12.3% below the national average of $90,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 94.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $83,952 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Albuquerque, NM
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| CPFD LLC | $102,000 | 2 |
| SANDIA NATIONAL LABORATORIES | $100,350 | 4 |
| DNA Electronics, Inc. | $81,933 | 2 |
| LOVELACE RESPIRATORY RESEARCH INSTITUTE | $80,000 | 2 |
| University of New Mexico | $60,000 | 3 |
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How much does a Chemical Engineers make in Albuquerque, NM?
The median Chemical Engineers salary in Albuquerque, NM is $78,915 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is Albuquerque, NM a good place to work as a Chemical Engineers?
A Chemical Engineers in Albuquerque, NM earns 12.3% less than the national median of $90,000, or $83,952 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.