DOL Median (SANTA MONICA, CA)
$87,802
vs National
-2.4%
National: $90,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$63,395
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$87,802
-2.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$90,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemical Engineers in SANTA MONICA, CA earns $87,802 in nominal terms, which is 2.4% 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 $63,395 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in SANTA MONICA, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Kite Pharma Inc. | $105,000 | 5 |
| KITE, A GILEAD COMPANY | $91,603 | 1 |
| United Pharma Technologies Inc | $85,000 | 6 |
| Provivi, Inc. | $77,500 | 1 |
| PATEXIA INC | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Chemical Engineers make in SANTA MONICA, CA?
The median Chemical Engineers salary in SANTA MONICA, CA is $87,802 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is SANTA MONICA, CA a good place to work as a Chemical Engineers?
A Chemical Engineers in SANTA MONICA, CA earns 2.4% less than the national median of $90,000, or $63,395 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.