DOL Median (Reston, VA)
$87,360
vs National
-2.9%
National: $90,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$86,753
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$87,360
-2.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$90,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemical Engineers in Reston, VA earns $87,360 in nominal terms, which is 2.9% below the national average of $90,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 100.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $86,753 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Reston, VA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| DOMINION ENGINEERING, INC. | $87,360 | 6 |
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How much does a Chemical Engineers make in Reston, VA?
The median Chemical Engineers salary in Reston, VA is $87,360 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Reston, VA a good place to work as a Chemical Engineers?
A Chemical Engineers in Reston, VA earns 2.9% less than the national median of $90,000, or $86,753 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.