DOL Median (Santa Ana, CA)
$85,575
vs National
-4.9%
National: $90,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$61,787
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$85,575
-4.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$90,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemical Engineers in Santa Ana, CA earns $85,575 in nominal terms, which is 4.9% below the national average of $90,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $61,787 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Santa Ana, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Energy & Environment Inc. | $103,750 | 3 |
| Medtronic, Inc. | $95,489 | 7 |
| Maverick Technologies LLC | $79,375 | 3 |
| Aegis Technology, Inc | $69,555 | 2 |
| MARUWA AMERICA CORP | N/A | 1 |
| Darnell Technical Services, Inc. | N/A | 1 |
| QUOC HUONG WHOLESALE AND DISTRIBUTION, INC | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Chemical Engineers make in Santa Ana, CA?
The median Chemical Engineers salary in Santa Ana, CA is $85,575 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Santa Ana, CA a good place to work as a Chemical Engineers?
A Chemical Engineers in Santa Ana, CA earns 4.9% less than the national median of $90,000, or $61,787 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.