DOL Median (Rhode Island)
$85,182
vs National
-5.4%
National: $90,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$76,948
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$85,182
-5.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$90,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemical Engineers in Rhode Island earns $85,182 in nominal terms, which is 5.4% below the national average of $90,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 110.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $76,948 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Rhode Island
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| RHODES PHARMACEUTICALS L.P. | $111,086 | 1 |
| Rhodes Pharmaceuticals LP | $110,400 | 3 |
| Amgen Inc. | $102,959 | 44 |
| Teknor Apex Company | $85,405 | 3 |
| HART DESIGN GROUP | $73,500 | 1 |
| Brown University | $46,000 | 4 |
| University of Rhode Island | $40,000 | 5 |
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How much does a Chemical Engineers make in Rhode Island?
The median Chemical Engineers salary in Rhode Island is $85,182 based on 12 DOL filings.
Is Rhode Island a good place to work as a Chemical Engineers?
A Chemical Engineers in Rhode Island earns 5.4% less than the national median of $90,000, or $76,948 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.