DOL Median (LA PORTE, TX)
$99,000
vs National
+10%
National: $90,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$106,796
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$99,000
+10% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$90,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemical Engineers in LA PORTE, TX earns $99,000 in nominal terms, which is 10% above the national average of $90,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $106,796 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in LA PORTE, TX
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| INVISTA S.A R.L. | $113,434 | 5 |
| Total Petrochemicals & Refining USA, Inc. | $104,300 | 2 |
| INVISTA SARL | $99,087 | 6 |
| TOTAL PETROCHEMICALS USA, INC. | $93,400 | 3 |
| LINDE NORTH AMERICA INC. | $92,712 | 12 |
| AKZO NOBEL FUNCTIONAL CHEMICALS LLC | $87,000 | 1 |
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How much does a Chemical Engineers make in LA PORTE, TX?
The median Chemical Engineers salary in LA PORTE, TX is $99,000 based on 10 DOL filings.
Is LA PORTE, TX a good place to work as a Chemical Engineers?
A Chemical Engineers in LA PORTE, TX earns 10% more than the national median of $90,000, or $106,796 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.