DOL Median (Nevada)
$89,086
vs National
-1%
National: $90,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$88,030
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$89,086
-1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$90,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemical Engineers in Nevada earns $89,086 in nominal terms, which is 1% below the national average of $90,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 101.2 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $88,030 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Nevada
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla, Inc. | $115,000 | 9 |
| TESLA MOTORS | $100,000 | 3 |
| FULL SPECTRUM LASER | $90,900 | 3 |
| Tropisys Information Systems, LLC | $89,086 | 1 |
| ENVTECH INC | $87,070 | 2 |
| BARRICK GOLDSTRIKE MINES INC. | $83,261 | 7 |
| ASIA UNION ELECTRONIC CHEMICALS-RENO, INC. | $83,000 | 2 |
| ALTERNATIVE PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $67,766 | 2 |
| University of Nevada Reno | $49,920 | 2 |
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How much does a Chemical Engineers make in Nevada?
The median Chemical Engineers salary in Nevada is $89,086 based on 15 DOL filings.
Is Nevada a good place to work as a Chemical Engineers?
A Chemical Engineers in Nevada earns 1% less than the national median of $90,000, or $88,030 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.