DOL Median (California)
$92,000
vs National
+2.2%
National: $90,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$66,426
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$92,000
+2.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$90,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemical Engineers in California earns $92,000 in nominal terms, which is 2.2% above the national average of $90,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $66,426 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Atlas Data Storage Inc. | $200,000 | 1 |
| CALIFORNIA RESOURES CORPORATION | $185,000 | 2 |
| EKC Technology, Inc. | $162,000 | 1 |
| Facebook Inc. | $160,000 | 3 |
| California Resources Corporation | $160,000 | 3 |
| Achaogen Inc | $160,000 | 1 |
| ATOMWISE | $158,700 | 1 |
| Rivian Automotive, LLC | $155,500 | 2 |
| Clean Energy Systems, Inc. | $155,000 | 2 |
| Vir Biotechnology, Inc. | $152,000 | 1 |
| DesigneRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | $150,000 | 2 |
| K2 PURE SOLUTIONS LP | $150,000 | 1 |
| WAMCO, INC. | $150,000 | 1 |
| Heron Therapeutics, Inc. | $149,484 | 2 |
| Twist Bioscience Corporation | $147,410 | 1 |
| SOLAZYME, INC. | $145,000 | 1 |
| MARATHON REFINING LOGISTICS SERVICES LLC | $145,000 | 3 |
| XENON, INC. | $145,000 | 1 |
| Petro-Chem Development Co. | $142,500 | 4 |
| TerraVia Holdings, Inc. | $142,000 | 1 |
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West Palm Beach, FL · $208,000WHITE CASTLE, LA · $200,000Gallup, NE · $198,000Anchorage, AK · $192,000LEDGEWOOD, NJ · $185,400Top-Paying Roles in California
Cardiologists · $600,000Physicians, All Other · $301,642General Internal Medicine Physicians · $300,000Pediatricians, General · $254,000Psychiatrists · $237,350Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Chemical Engineers make in California?
The median Chemical Engineers salary in California is $92,000 based on 941 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Chemical Engineers?
A Chemical Engineers in California earns 2.2% more than the national median of $90,000, or $66,426 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.