DOL Median (St. Louis, MO)
$78,748
vs National
-12.5%
National: $90,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$88,981
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$78,748
-12.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$90,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemical Engineers in St. Louis, MO earns $78,748 in nominal terms, which is 12.5% below the national average of $90,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 88.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $88,981 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in St. Louis, MO
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Solae, LLC | $97,136 | 1 |
| Monsanto Company | $96,869 | 25 |
| Nestle Purina PetCare Global Resources, Inc. | $83,323 | 2 |
| CRB CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. | $78,748 | 1 |
| CLARK RICHARDSON & BISKUP CONSULTING ENGINEERS INC | $78,375 | 5 |
| CLARK, RICHARDSON & BISKUP CONSULTING ENGINEERS, I | $63,318 | 1 |
| Washington University in St. Louis | $47,480 | 14 |
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How much does a Chemical Engineers make in St. Louis, MO?
The median Chemical Engineers salary in St. Louis, MO is $78,748 based on 19 DOL filings.
Is St. Louis, MO a good place to work as a Chemical Engineers?
A Chemical Engineers in St. Louis, MO earns 12.5% less than the national median of $90,000, or $88,981 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.