DOL Median (Memphis, TN)
$90,182
vs National
+0.2%
National: $90,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$99,869
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$90,182
+0.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$90,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemical Engineers in Memphis, TN earns $90,182 in nominal terms, which is 0.2% above the national average of $90,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $99,869 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Memphis, TN
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Buckman Laboratories International, INC. | $108,014 | 2 |
| Valero Energy Corporation | $104,055 | 20 |
| Archer Daniels Midland Company | $87,298 | 8 |
| BIOENERGY DEVELOPMENT GROUP | $80,000 | 6 |
| GlaxoSmithKline LLC | $78,749 | 7 |
| BUCKMAN LABORATORIES, INC | $72,000 | 2 |
| KTG USA INC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Chemical Engineers make in Memphis, TN?
The median Chemical Engineers salary in Memphis, TN is $90,182 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Memphis, TN a good place to work as a Chemical Engineers?
A Chemical Engineers in Memphis, TN earns 0.2% more than the national median of $90,000, or $99,869 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.