DOL Median (Boulder, CO)
$54,995
vs National
-38.9%
National: $90,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$52,128
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$54,995
-38.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$90,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemical Engineers in Boulder, CO earns $54,995 in nominal terms, which is 38.9% below the national average of $90,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 105.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $52,128 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Boulder, CO
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| APPLIED PHARMACEUTICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, & CHEMICAL | $124,800 | 2 |
| HYDE ENGINEERING + CONSULTING INC. | $80,000 | 8 |
| GEOMEGA, INCORPORATED | $78,000 | 1 |
| University of Colorado | $50,003 | 9 |
| NEW SKY ENERGY, LLC | N/A | 1 |
| OPX BIOTECHNOLOGIES, INC. | N/A | 3 |
| STANDARD ALCOHOL COMPANY OF AMERICA, INC. | N/A | 1 |
| HYDE ENGINEERING CONSULTING, INC. | N/A | 1 |
| APPLIED PHARMACEUTICAL ENVIRONMENTAL & CHEM ENGR S | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Chemical Engineers make in Boulder, CO?
The median Chemical Engineers salary in Boulder, CO is $54,995 based on 11 DOL filings.
Is Boulder, CO a good place to work as a Chemical Engineers?
A Chemical Engineers in Boulder, CO earns 38.9% less than the national median of $90,000, or $52,128 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.