DOL Median (Amherst, MA)
$51,500
vs National
-18.9%
National: $63,535BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$35,154
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$51,500
-18.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,535
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemists in Amherst, MA earns $51,500 in nominal terms, which is 18.9% below the national average of $63,535. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $35,154 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Amherst, MA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University of Massachusetts Amherst | $51,500 | 8 |
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How much does a Chemists make in Amherst, MA?
The median Chemists salary in Amherst, MA is $51,500 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Amherst, MA a good place to work as a Chemists?
A Chemists in Amherst, MA earns 18.9% less than the national median of $63,535, or $35,154 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.