DOL Median (Livermore, CA)
$85,700
vs National
-4.8%
National: $90,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$61,877
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$85,700
-4.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$90,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemical Engineers in Livermore, CA earns $85,700 in nominal terms, which is 4.8% below the national average of $90,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $61,877 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Livermore, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Livermore Software Technology, LLC | $111,384 | 1 |
| Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC | $106,168 | 3 |
| SANDIA NATIONAL LABORATORIES | $100,350 | 4 |
| ADVANCE INTERNATIONAL INC. | $96,221 | 2 |
| FormFactor, Inc. | $92,983 | 3 |
| SANDIA CORPORATION | $85,700 | 1 |
| NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS OF SANDIA, LLC | $85,700 | 2 |
| PETROLEUM ANALYZER COMPANY LP | $84,900 | 3 |
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How much does a Chemical Engineers make in Livermore, CA?
The median Chemical Engineers salary in Livermore, CA is $85,700 based on 13 DOL filings.
Is Livermore, CA a good place to work as a Chemical Engineers?
A Chemical Engineers in Livermore, CA earns 4.8% less than the national median of $90,000, or $61,877 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.