DOL Median (Pleasanton, CA)
$106,111
vs National
+17.9%
National: $90,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$76,614
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$106,111
+17.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$90,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemical Engineers in Pleasanton, CA earns $106,111 in nominal terms, which is 17.9% 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 $76,614 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Pleasanton, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| 10x Genomics, Inc. | $128,000 | 4 |
| Clorox Services Company | $96,221 | 4 |
| LINDE NORTH AMERICA INC. | $92,712 | 12 |
| Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Chemical Engineers make in Pleasanton, CA?
The median Chemical Engineers salary in Pleasanton, CA is $106,111 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Pleasanton, CA a good place to work as a Chemical Engineers?
A Chemical Engineers in Pleasanton, CA earns 17.9% more than the national median of $90,000, or $76,614 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.