DOL Median (Seattle, WA)
$70,801
vs National
-21.3%
National: $90,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$61,781
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$70,801
-21.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$90,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemical Engineers in Seattle, WA earns $70,801 in nominal terms, which is 21.3% below the national average of $90,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 114.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $61,781 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Seattle, WA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Starbucks Coffee Company | $101,340 | 3 |
| CertainTeed Gypsum Manufacturing, Inc | $85,000 | 4 |
| Just-Evotec Biologics, Inc. | $75,000 | 1 |
| Membrion, Inc. | $68,250 | 2 |
| HEALIONICS CORPORATION | $66,602 | 1 |
| CAPSTONE TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION | $65,000 | 2 |
| Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Chemical Engineers make in Seattle, WA?
The median Chemical Engineers salary in Seattle, WA is $70,801 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is Seattle, WA a good place to work as a Chemical Engineers?
A Chemical Engineers in Seattle, WA earns 21.3% less than the national median of $90,000, or $61,781 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.