DOL Median (Tampa, FL)
$65,000
vs National
-27.8%
National: $90,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$63,230
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$65,000
-27.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$90,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemical Engineers in Tampa, FL earns $65,000 in nominal terms, which is 27.8% below the national average of $90,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 102.8 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $63,230 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Tampa, FL
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB | $108,534 | 7 |
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Company | $103,000 | 31 |
| Black & Veatch Corporation | $74,086 | 27 |
| GARDNER ASPHALT CORPORATION | $65,000 | 2 |
| NC-LUBE ENGINEERING, LLC | $58,000 | 1 |
| VENTURE MEDICAL REQUIP, INC | $41,829 | 2 |
| PegasusTSI, Inc. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Chemical Engineers make in Tampa, FL?
The median Chemical Engineers salary in Tampa, FL is $65,000 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Tampa, FL a good place to work as a Chemical Engineers?
A Chemical Engineers in Tampa, FL earns 27.8% less than the national median of $90,000, or $63,230 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.