DOL Median (Torrance, CA)
$80,808
vs National
-10.2%
National: $90,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$58,345
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$80,808
-10.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$90,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemical Engineers in Torrance, CA earns $80,808 in nominal terms, which is 10.2% 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 $58,345 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Torrance, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| ROBERT D STEWART CORPORATION | $118,685 | 3 |
| Honeywell International Inc. | $97,411 | 26 |
| LINDE NORTH AMERICA INC. | $92,712 | 12 |
| Arkema Inc. | $92,186 | 3 |
| INSPECTORATE AMERICA CORPORATION, A BUREAU VERITAS GROUP COMPANY | $83,616 | 1 |
| Global Communication Semiconductors | $78,000 | 2 |
| PRESTONE PRODUCTS CORPORATION | $70,000 | 1 |
| Forcyte Biotechnologies, Inc | $64,000 | 2 |
| Torrance Refining Company LLC | N/A | 1 |
| GROW GLOBAL, INC. | N/A | 1 |
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Chief Executives · $532,400Financial Managers · $200,000Physicists · $197,808Architectural and Engineering Managers · $175,000Producers and Directors · $158,750Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Chemical Engineers make in Torrance, CA?
The median Chemical Engineers salary in Torrance, CA is $80,808 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is Torrance, CA a good place to work as a Chemical Engineers?
A Chemical Engineers in Torrance, CA earns 10.2% less than the national median of $90,000, or $58,345 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.