Local Salary Data

Chemical Engineers Salary in ELIZABETH, NJ

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$105,000
5 filings
DOL Median (ELIZABETH, NJ)
$105,000
vs National
+16.7%
National: $90,000
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$92,348
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$105,000
+16.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$90,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Chemical Engineers in ELIZABETH, NJ earns $105,000 in nominal terms, which is 16.7% above the national average of $90,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 113.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $92,348 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in ELIZABETH, NJ

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.$104,40010
Actavis, Inc.$93,2463

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Chemical Engineers make in ELIZABETH, NJ?

The median Chemical Engineers salary in ELIZABETH, NJ is $105,000 based on 5 DOL filings.

Is ELIZABETH, NJ a good place to work as a Chemical Engineers?

A Chemical Engineers in ELIZABETH, NJ earns 16.7% more than the national median of $90,000, or $92,348 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.