DOL Median (Austin, TX)
$88,795
vs National
-1.3%
National: $90,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$95,787
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$88,795
-1.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$90,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemical Engineers in Austin, TX earns $88,795 in nominal terms, which is 1.3% below the national average of $90,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $95,787 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Austin, TX
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| STATOIL GULF SERVICES LLC | $136,218 | 5 |
| Samsung Austin Semiconductor, LLC. | $116,854 | 1 |
| Rockwell Automation Inc. | $106,472 | 7 |
| 3M Company | $97,032 | 69 |
| SAMSUNG AUSTIN SEMICONDUCTOR, L.L.C. | $93,250 | 12 |
| FREESCALE SEMICONDUCTOR, INC. | $61,300 | 1 |
| ATX Environmental Solutions, LLC | $59,197 | 1 |
| REDSTONE OPERATING, INC. | $59,197 | 1 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $43,412 | 12 |
| Touch International Inc | $42,099 | 1 |
| Withtech USA, Inc. | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Chemical Engineers make in Austin, TX?
The median Chemical Engineers salary in Austin, TX is $88,795 based on 27 DOL filings.
Is Austin, TX a good place to work as a Chemical Engineers?
A Chemical Engineers in Austin, TX earns 1.3% less than the national median of $90,000, or $95,787 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.