DOL Median (Idaho)
$95,077
vs National
+5.6%
National: $90,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$92,218
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$95,077
+5.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$90,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemical Engineers in Idaho earns $95,077 in nominal terms, which is 5.6% above the national average of $90,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 103.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $92,218 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Idaho
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| ESSENTIAL METALS CORPORATION | $166,400 | 1 |
| URTEK | $118,994 | 5 |
| Applied Materials, Inc | $114,202 | 34 |
| Lam Research Corporation | $114,046 | 33 |
| AMALGAMATED RESEARCH LLC | $100,000 | 1 |
| Micron Technology, Inc. | $93,000 | 165 |
| BATTELLE ENERGY ALLIANCE, LLC | $83,304 | 4 |
| HOKU MATERIALS, INC. | $75,026 | 1 |
| Black & Veatch Corporation | $74,086 | 27 |
| DC ENGINEERING PC | $54,642 | 2 |
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West Palm Beach, FL · $208,000WHITE CASTLE, LA · $200,000Gallup, NE · $198,000Anchorage, AK · $192,000LEDGEWOOD, NJ · $185,400Top-Paying Roles in Idaho
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How much does a Chemical Engineers make in Idaho?
The median Chemical Engineers salary in Idaho is $95,077 based on 89 DOL filings.
Is Idaho a good place to work as a Chemical Engineers?
A Chemical Engineers in Idaho earns 5.6% more than the national median of $90,000, or $92,218 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.