DOL Median (Rhode Island)
$48,900
vs National
-6.2%
National: $52,140BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$44,173
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$48,900
-6.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$52,140
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Biochemists and Biophysicists in Rhode Island earns $48,900 in nominal terms, which is 6.2% below the national average of $52,140. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 110.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $44,173 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Rhode Island
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Amgen Inc. | $90,002 | 157 |
| Brown University | $50,442 | 10 |
| Rhode Island Hospital | $47,507 | 1 |
| ProThera Biologics, Inc. | $47,435 | 3 |
| WOMEN & INFANTS HOSPITAL OF RHODE ISLAND | $40,000 | 1 |
| University of Rhode Island | $38,000 | 7 |
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How much does a Biochemists and Biophysicists make in Rhode Island?
The median Biochemists and Biophysicists salary in Rhode Island is $48,900 based on 15 DOL filings.
Is Rhode Island a good place to work as a Biochemists and Biophysicists?
A Biochemists and Biophysicists in Rhode Island earns 6.2% less than the national median of $52,140, or $44,173 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.