DOL Median (Albuquerque, NM)
$61,000
vs National
-4%
National: $63,535BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$64,894
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$61,000
-4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,535
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemists in Albuquerque, NM earns $61,000 in nominal terms, which is 4% below the national average of $63,535. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 94.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $64,894 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Albuquerque, NM
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| SANDIA CORPORATION | $85,700 | 9 |
| INCITOR INCORPORATED | $75,000 | 1 |
| University of New Mexico | $36,000 | 3 |
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How much does a Chemists make in Albuquerque, NM?
The median Chemists salary in Albuquerque, NM is $61,000 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Albuquerque, NM a good place to work as a Chemists?
A Chemists in Albuquerque, NM earns 4% less than the national median of $63,535, or $64,894 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.