Chemical Engineer salary in Reno, NV
Based on 11 certified H-1B filings in the Reno, NV metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Sparks, Mccarran.
Also listed as: Process Engineer
Median salary$119,262
Middle 50%$103.6k–$141k
vs. national median+0%comparison median $118,700
Filings11FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $88,171 |
| 25th | $103,602 |
| 50th (median) | $119,262 |
| 75th | $140,952 |
| 90th | $148,000 |
Cost of living
Reno's median Chemical Engineer salary of $119,262 is worth about $118,100 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Reno = 101.0).
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla | too few | 7 |
| Redwood Materials | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 5 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 2 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.