DOL Median (San Marcos, TX)
$100,000
vs National
+11.1%
National: $90,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$107,875
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$100,000
+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 San Marcos, TX earns $100,000 in nominal terms, which is 11.1% above the national average of $90,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $107,875 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in San Marcos, TX
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| QUANTUM MATERIALS CORP | $100,000 | 3 |
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How much does a Chemical Engineers make in San Marcos, TX?
The median Chemical Engineers salary in San Marcos, TX is $100,000 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is San Marcos, TX a good place to work as a Chemical Engineers?
A Chemical Engineers in San Marcos, TX earns 11.1% more than the national median of $90,000, or $107,875 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.