DOL Median (Waltham, MA)
$71,000
vs National
-21.1%
National: $90,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$48,464
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$71,000
-21.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$90,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemical Engineers in Waltham, MA earns $71,000 in nominal terms, which is 21.1% below the national average of $90,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $48,464 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Waltham, MA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Thermo Fisher Scientific | $74,900 | 5 |
| A123 Systems LLC | $71,100 | 8 |
| Zaiput Flow Technologies, LLC | $71,000 | 1 |
| CERAMEM, LLC. | $64,536 | 1 |
| Snapdragon Chemistry, Inc. | N/A | 1 |
| SolidEnergy Systems, LLC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Chemical Engineers make in Waltham, MA?
The median Chemical Engineers salary in Waltham, MA is $71,000 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is Waltham, MA a good place to work as a Chemical Engineers?
A Chemical Engineers in Waltham, MA earns 21.1% less than the national median of $90,000, or $48,464 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.