DOL Median (Los Angeles, CA)
$67,631
vs National
-24.9%
National: $90,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$48,831
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$67,631
-24.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$90,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemical Engineers in Los Angeles, CA earns $67,631 in nominal terms, which is 24.9% 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 $48,831 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Los Angeles, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Jsat Automation Inc | $107,536 | 3 |
| Baxalta US Inc. | $98,685 | 16 |
| Baxter Healthcare Corp. | $86,078 | 8 |
| Validation Associates LLC | $73,590 | 3 |
| SHILPARK PAINT, CORP. | $68,120 | 3 |
| VANILLA MONKEY LTD | $68,120 | 5 |
| Plug & Play, LLC | $67,725 | 1 |
| University of California, Los Angeles | $67,538 | 5 |
| Kelly Services, Inc. | $65,978 | 12 |
| Forcyte Biotechnologies, Inc | $64,000 | 2 |
| ROVISYS COMPANY | $62,400 | 2 |
| The University of Southern California | $60,516 | 8 |
| ORIGINOIL INC | $58,000 | 2 |
| Global Patent Solutions, LLC | $54,600 | 2 |
| Dentca Inc. | $47,195 | 2 |
| Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Chemical Engineers make in Los Angeles, CA?
The median Chemical Engineers salary in Los Angeles, CA is $67,631 based on 32 DOL filings.
Is Los Angeles, CA a good place to work as a Chemical Engineers?
A Chemical Engineers in Los Angeles, CA earns 24.9% less than the national median of $90,000, or $48,831 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.