DOL Median (Virginia)
$47,514
vs National
+21.8%
National: $39,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$47,184
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$47,514
+21.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$39,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemical Technicians in Virginia earns $47,514 in nominal terms, which is 21.8% above the national average of $39,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 100.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $47,184 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Virginia
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| HEALTH DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY, INC. | $52,050 | 1 |
| INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED LEARNING & RESEARCH | $51,979 | 1 |
| ROX ENGINEERING, INC | $47,528 | 2 |
| Ceres Nanosciences, Inc. | $47,500 | 5 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University | $41,000 | 2 |
| LH SAWYER PAVING COMPANY, INC. | $37,149 | 1 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | N/A | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Chemical Technicians
South Plainfield, NE · $117,600East Hanover, NE · $87,600Tarrytown, NE · $75,200Westbury, NE · $68,099Bethesda, MD · $67,000Top-Paying Roles in Virginia
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How much does a Chemical Technicians make in Virginia?
The median Chemical Technicians salary in Virginia is $47,514 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Virginia a good place to work as a Chemical Technicians?
A Chemical Technicians in Virginia earns 21.8% more than the national median of $39,000, or $47,184 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.