DOL Median (Decatur, GA)
$60,000
vs National
-33.3%
National: $90,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$65,934
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$60,000
-33.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$90,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemical Engineers in Decatur, GA earns $60,000 in nominal terms, which is 33.3% 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 $65,934 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Decatur, GA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| ANDRITZ Inc. | $64,522 | 9 |
| GEORGIA-PACIFIC CHEMICALS LLC | $60,000 | 10 |
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How much does a Chemical Engineers make in Decatur, GA?
The median Chemical Engineers salary in Decatur, GA is $60,000 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is Decatur, GA a good place to work as a Chemical Engineers?
A Chemical Engineers in Decatur, GA earns 33.3% less than the national median of $90,000, or $65,934 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.