DOL Median (Los Gatos, CA)
$93,850
vs National
+4.3%
National: $90,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$67,762
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$93,850
+4.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$90,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemical Engineers in Los Gatos, CA earns $93,850 in nominal terms, which is 4.3% above the national average of $90,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $67,762 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Los Gatos, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| MOLECULAR SENSING, INC. | $115,000 | 2 |
| CALERA CORPORATION | $100,000 | 2 |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | $77,251 | 6 |
| SAN FRANCISCO BAY AGGREGATES, LLC | $71,989 | 1 |
| EVANESCENT DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS LLC | $71,531 | 1 |
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How much does a Chemical Engineers make in Los Gatos, CA?
The median Chemical Engineers salary in Los Gatos, CA is $93,850 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Los Gatos, CA a good place to work as a Chemical Engineers?
A Chemical Engineers in Los Gatos, CA earns 4.3% more than the national median of $90,000, or $67,762 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.