DOL Median (Shelby, NC)
$67,434
vs National
-25.1%
National: $90,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$70,464
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$67,434
-25.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$90,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemical Engineers in Shelby, NC earns $67,434 in nominal terms, which is 25.1% below the national average of $90,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $70,464 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Shelby, NC
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Clearwater Paper Corporation | $67,434 | 1 |
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How much does a Chemical Engineers make in Shelby, NC?
The median Chemical Engineers salary in Shelby, NC is $67,434 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Shelby, NC a good place to work as a Chemical Engineers?
A Chemical Engineers in Shelby, NC earns 25.1% less than the national median of $90,000, or $70,464 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.