Chemical Engineers in Nevada. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →
2025 wage data not published for chemical engineers in Nevada
The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage estimates when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish a figure without revealing individual firm pay. The privacy redaction happens upstream, before the data reaches us.
BLS still reports an estimated 110 workers in this role in Nevada in 2025.
Use national figures and adjacent states below as a reference, or check BLS confidentiality rules for context.
Salary distribution
Where Nevada chemical engineers fall on the wage curve.
Distribution not available
The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage percentiles for this occupation and state when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish without revealing individual firm pay. National figures and adjacent states below remain a useful reference.
Chemical Engineers in Nevada: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 18 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $140,000. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 2 | $98,604 |
| Level II — qualified | 6 | $119,262 |
| Level III — experienced | 5 | $140,000 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 5 | $151,163 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Chemical Engineers in Nevada. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| REDWOOD MATERIALS, INC. | Senior Chemical Engineer | 9 | $140,000 |
| Tesla, Inc. | Chemical Process Engineer | 4 | $130,107 |
| Cyanco International, LLC | Process Engineer | 1 | $109,699 |
| Ioneer USA Corporation | Senior Process Engineer | 1 | $150,000 |
| James Hardie Building Products, Inc. | Engineer II | 1 | $87,509 |
| Nevada Nanotech Systems Inc. | Researcher | 1 | $88,171 |
| Orica USA Inc. | Commissioning Lead - Turnarounds | 1 | $185,890 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Staff Chemical Production Engineer at REDWOOD MATERIALS, INC.$163,116SparksWage Level IVDecided Mar 30, 2026I-203-26082-721631
- Researcher at Nevada Nanotech Systems Inc.$88,171SparksWage Level IIIDecided Feb 23, 2026I-200-26045-642048
- Sr Manufacturing Engineer at Tesla, Inc.$140,952RenoWage Level IIIDecided May 16, 2025I-200-25129-957521
- Process Engineer at Cyanco International, LLC$109,699WinnemuccaWage Level IDecided May 15, 2025I-200-25128-952514
- Senior Chemical Engineer at REDWOOD MATERIALS, INC.$151,163CARSON CITYWage Level IVDecided May 14, 2025I-200-25127-948109
- Commissioning Lead - Turnarounds at Orica USA Inc.$185,890WinnemuccaWage Level IIDecided Apr 24, 2025I-203-25107-877350
- Engineer II at James Hardie Building Products, Inc.$87,509SparksWage Level IDecided Apr 14, 2025I-200-25097-836263
- Senior Chemical Engineer at REDWOOD MATERIALS, INC.$135,000SparksWage Level IIIDecided Apr 8, 2025I-203-25092-820731
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
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Chemical Engineers pay by experience level in Nevada
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Chemical Engineers in Nevada, by industry
Median offered wage across 18 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Manufacturing leads with a median of $140,000.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | REDWOOD MATERIALS, INC. | 16 | $140,000 |
| Energy and utilities | Ioneer USA Corporation | 1 | $150,000 |
| Professional services | Nevada Nanotech Systems Inc. | 1 | $88,171 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Nevada over the past 3 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2025 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 5.0 / 5
Engineering and Technology
Knowledge
- 4.8 / 5
Mathematics
Knowledge
- 4.8 / 5
Chemistry
Knowledge
- 4.4 / 5
Physics
Knowledge
- 4.3 / 5
Production and Processing
Knowledge
- 4.3 / 5
Design
Knowledge
- 4.3 / 5
Science
Basic skill
- 4.1 / 5
Complex Problem Solving
Technical
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Monitor and analyze data from processes and experiments.
- 02
Develop safety procedures to be employed by workers operating equipment or working in close proximity to ongoing chemical reactions.
- 03
Develop processes to separate components of liquids or gases or generate electrical currents, using controlled chemical processes.
- 04
Troubleshoot problems with chemical manufacturing processes.
- 05
Evaluate chemical equipment and processes to identify ways to optimize performance or to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
- 06
Conduct research to develop new and improved chemical manufacturing processes.
- 07
Perform laboratory studies of steps in manufacture of new products and test proposed processes in small-scale operation, such as a pilot plant.
- 08
Prepare estimate of production costs and production progress reports for management.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+2.3%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Average growth
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Chemical Engineers a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 2.3% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Chemical Engineers?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.