DOL Median (Salem, VA)
$80,000
vs National
-11.1%
National: $90,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$79,444
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$80,000
-11.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$90,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemical Engineers in Salem, VA earns $80,000 in nominal terms, which is 11.1% 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 $79,444 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Salem, VA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| QUALICHEM, INC. | $95,713 | 2 |
| Yokohama Corporation of North America | $72,100 | 1 |
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How much does a Chemical Engineers make in Salem, VA?
The median Chemical Engineers salary in Salem, VA is $80,000 based on 3 DOL filings.
Is Salem, VA a good place to work as a Chemical Engineers?
A Chemical Engineers in Salem, VA earns 11.1% less than the national median of $90,000, or $79,444 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.