DOL Median (Stanford, CA)
$69,903
vs National
-22.3%
National: $90,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$50,471
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$69,903
-22.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$90,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemical Engineers in Stanford, CA earns $69,903 in nominal terms, which is 22.3% 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 $50,471 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Stanford, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD, JR. | $70,000 | 1 |
| THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD, JR. UNIVERSITY | $69,805 | 6 |
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How much does a Chemical Engineers make in Stanford, CA?
The median Chemical Engineers salary in Stanford, CA is $69,903 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Stanford, CA a good place to work as a Chemical Engineers?
A Chemical Engineers in Stanford, CA earns 22.3% less than the national median of $90,000, or $50,471 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.