DOL Median (Palo Alto, CA)
$95,014
vs National
+5.6%
National: $90,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$68,602
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$95,014
+5.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$90,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemical Engineers in Palo Alto, CA earns $95,014 in nominal terms, which is 5.6% 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 $68,602 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Palo Alto, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Rivian Automotive, LLC | $155,500 | 2 |
| BOSCH ENERGY STORAGE SOLUTIONS | $120,000 | 1 |
| Tesla, Inc. | $115,000 | 9 |
| E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company | $105,289 | 7 |
| TESLA MOTORS | $100,000 | 3 |
| Clariant Corporation | $96,887 | 2 |
| HP Inc. | $92,505 | 6 |
| Palo Alto Research Center, Inc. | $85,000 | 3 |
| Danisco US Inc. | $84,624 | 6 |
| DANISCO US INC. TRADING AS GENENCOR | $83,511 | 3 |
| ALTO SEMICONDUCTORS INC. | $70,283 | 3 |
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How much does a Chemical Engineers make in Palo Alto, CA?
The median Chemical Engineers salary in Palo Alto, CA is $95,014 based on 23 DOL filings.
Is Palo Alto, CA a good place to work as a Chemical Engineers?
A Chemical Engineers in Palo Alto, CA earns 5.6% more than the national median of $90,000, or $68,602 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.