DOL Median (Atlanta, GA)
$48,000
vs National
-46.7%
National: $90,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$52,747
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$48,000
-46.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$90,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemical Engineers in Atlanta, GA earns $48,000 in nominal terms, which is 46.7% below the national average of $90,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 91.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $52,747 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Atlanta, GA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Kemira Chemicals, Inc. | $82,443 | 10 |
| WestRock Services LLC | $80,284 | 3 |
| American Process, Inc | $77,500 | 3 |
| Fractal Therapeutics, Inc. | $75,211 | 4 |
| CLARK, RICHARDSON AND BISKUP CONSULTING ENGINEERS, | $75,000 | 2 |
| Georgia-Pacific LLC | $71,000 | 8 |
| CLYDE BERGEMANN POWER GROUP AMERICAS INC | $68,881 | 8 |
| Clyde Bergemann Inc. | $68,000 | 4 |
| GEORGIA-PACIFIC CHEMICALS LLC | $60,000 | 10 |
| Georgia Institute of Technology | $47,476 | 33 |
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How much does a Chemical Engineers make in Atlanta, GA?
The median Chemical Engineers salary in Atlanta, GA is $48,000 based on 41 DOL filings.
Is Atlanta, GA a good place to work as a Chemical Engineers?
A Chemical Engineers in Atlanta, GA earns 46.7% less than the national median of $90,000, or $52,747 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.