DOL Median (Tempe, AZ)
$74,090
vs National
-17.7%
National: $90,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$68,349
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$74,090
-17.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$90,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemical Engineers in Tempe, AZ earns $74,090 in nominal terms, which is 17.7% below the national average of $90,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 108.4 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $68,349 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Tempe, AZ
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc | $97,500 | 64 |
| Cytec Industries, Inc. | $87,500 | 7 |
| SDC MATERIALS INC. | $81,318 | 1 |
| Arizona State University | $54,642 | 10 |
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How much does a Chemical Engineers make in Tempe, AZ?
The median Chemical Engineers salary in Tempe, AZ is $74,090 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is Tempe, AZ a good place to work as a Chemical Engineers?
A Chemical Engineers in Tempe, AZ earns 17.7% less than the national median of $90,000, or $68,349 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.