DOL Median (Columbus, IN)
$72,946
vs National
-18.9%
National: $90,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$80,160
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$72,946
-18.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$90,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemical Engineers in Columbus, IN earns $72,946 in nominal terms, which is 18.9% 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 $80,160 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Columbus, IN
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Populus Group LLC | $82,794 | 3 |
| Cummins Emission Solutions Inc. | $72,468 | 32 |
| Cummins Inc. | $68,838 | 39 |
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How much does a Chemical Engineers make in Columbus, IN?
The median Chemical Engineers salary in Columbus, IN is $72,946 based on 41 DOL filings.
Is Columbus, IN a good place to work as a Chemical Engineers?
A Chemical Engineers in Columbus, IN earns 18.9% less than the national median of $90,000, or $80,160 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.