DOL Median (District of Columbia)
$111,114
vs National
+23.5%
National: $90,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$76,105
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$111,114
+23.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$90,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemical Engineers in District of Columbia earns $111,114 in nominal terms, which is 23.5% above the national average of $90,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $76,105 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in District of Columbia
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| FINNEGAN, HENDERSON, FARABOW, GARRETT & DUNNER, LLP | $180,000 | 2 |
| SOLENA FUELS CORPORATION | $111,114 | 2 |
| STAAS & HALSEY LLP | $109,429 | 2 |
| FINNEGAN | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Chemical Engineers make in District of Columbia?
The median Chemical Engineers salary in District of Columbia is $111,114 based on 3 DOL filings.
Is District of Columbia a good place to work as a Chemical Engineers?
A Chemical Engineers in District of Columbia earns 23.5% more than the national median of $90,000, or $76,105 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.