DOL Median (Delaware)
$83,512
vs National
-7.2%
National: $90,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$82,603
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$83,512
-7.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$90,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemical Engineers in Delaware earns $83,512 in nominal terms, which is 7.2% below the national average of $90,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 101.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $82,603 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Delaware
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| E.I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY | $125,206 | 4 |
| American Air Liquide Inc. | $118,000 | 6 |
| E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company | $105,289 | 7 |
| B & W Tek | $105,000 | 1 |
| KBR, Inc | $92,644 | 122 |
| W.L. Gore & Associates Inc. | $85,484 | 5 |
| FUJIFILM IMAGING COLORANTS, INC. | $84,250 | 2 |
| Croda Inc. | $80,000 | 3 |
| SPI PHARMA | $75,000 | 8 |
| COMPACT MEMBRANE SYSTEMS INC | $74,214 | 1 |
| UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE | $39,739 | 8 |
| ANP USA Inc. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Chemical Engineers make in Delaware?
The median Chemical Engineers salary in Delaware is $83,512 based on 23 DOL filings.
Is Delaware a good place to work as a Chemical Engineers?
A Chemical Engineers in Delaware earns 7.2% less than the national median of $90,000, or $82,603 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.