DOL Median (Allentown, PA)
$69,500
vs National
+9.4%
National: $63,535BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$72,699
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$69,500
+9.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,535
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemists in Allentown, PA earns $69,500 in nominal terms, which is 9.4% above the national average of $63,535. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $72,699 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Allentown, PA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc | $95,000 | 2 |
| Evonik Corporation | $74,000 | 5 |
| Genus Lifesciences Inc. | $68,500 | 11 |
| LEHIGH VALLEY TECHNOLOGIES INC | $68,000 | 16 |
| Intertek USA Inc. | $53,870 | 40 |
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How much does a Chemists make in Allentown, PA?
The median Chemists salary in Allentown, PA is $69,500 based on 19 DOL filings.
Is Allentown, PA a good place to work as a Chemists?
A Chemists in Allentown, PA earns 9.4% more than the national median of $63,535, or $72,699 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.