DOL Median (Novato, CA)
$114,234
vs National
+26.9%
National: $90,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$82,479
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$114,234
+26.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$90,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemical Engineers in Novato, CA earns $114,234 in nominal terms, which is 26.9% 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 $82,479 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Novato, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. | $114,234 | 8 |
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How much does a Chemical Engineers make in Novato, CA?
The median Chemical Engineers salary in Novato, CA is $114,234 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is Novato, CA a good place to work as a Chemical Engineers?
A Chemical Engineers in Novato, CA earns 26.9% more than the national median of $90,000, or $82,479 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.