DOL Median (Denver, CO)
$98,000
vs National
+8.9%
National: $90,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$92,891
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$98,000
+8.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$90,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemical Engineers in Denver, CO earns $98,000 in nominal terms, which is 8.9% above the national average of $90,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 105.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $92,891 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Denver, CO
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. | $104,749 | 68 |
| Weatherford International, LLC | $97,514 | 5 |
| Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. | $96,880 | 47 |
| Nalco Company LLC | $96,000 | 20 |
| URS ENERGY & CONSTRUCTION INC | $80,018 | 7 |
| SAFER PRODUCTS, LLC | $76,523 | 1 |
| The Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC | $54,995 | 37 |
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How much does a Chemical Engineers make in Denver, CO?
The median Chemical Engineers salary in Denver, CO is $98,000 based on 12 DOL filings.
Is Denver, CO a good place to work as a Chemical Engineers?
A Chemical Engineers in Denver, CO earns 8.9% more than the national median of $90,000, or $92,891 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.