DOL Median (Maine)
$77,542
vs National
-13.8%
National: $90,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$69,544
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$77,542
-13.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$90,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemical Engineers in Maine earns $77,542 in nominal terms, which is 13.8% below the national average of $90,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 111.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $69,544 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Maine
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| CATALYST PAPER OPERATIONS INC. | $80,475 | 2 |
| Woodland Pulp LLC | $77,084 | 2 |
| University of Maine | $56,300 | 4 |
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How much does a Chemical Engineers make in Maine?
The median Chemical Engineers salary in Maine is $77,542 based on 4 DOL filings.
Is Maine a good place to work as a Chemical Engineers?
A Chemical Engineers in Maine earns 13.8% less than the national median of $90,000, or $69,544 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.