DOL Median (Arkansas)
$50,461
vs National
-20.6%
National: $63,535BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$56,698
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$50,461
-20.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,535
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemists in Arkansas earns $50,461 in nominal terms, which is 20.6% below the national average of $63,535. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 89.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $56,698 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Arkansas
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| PatientsLikeMe, LLC | $121,275 | 4 |
| PHYSICIANS CARE ALLIANCE | $92,700 | 2 |
| NELTEC, INC. | $80,000 | 1 |
| Bioconjugate Technologies LLC | $75,000 | 9 |
| Food and Drug Administration, HHS | $71,099 | 4 |
| Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory | $67,548 | 128 |
| Unilever United States, INC. | $67,283 | 7 |
| HELIAE DEVELOPMENT, LLC | $66,430 | 5 |
| SFC FLUIDICS | $60,000 | 1 |
| INSYS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY INC. | $59,988 | 3 |
| GREAT LAKES CHEMICAL CORPORATION, A CHEMTURA COMPANY | $57,158 | 1 |
| GREAT LAKES CHEMICAL CORPORATION | $54,195 | 3 |
| Molex LLC | $52,811 | 3 |
| Arizona State University | $51,500 | 11 |
| PETERSON CHEMICALS, INC. | $50,040 | 4 |
| AREZ LLC | $45,000 | 2 |
| Peterson Chemical Technology Inc. | $40,560 | 1 |
| NOW Diagnostics, Inc | $40,000 | 1 |
| University of Arkansas | $39,062 | 1 |
| The University of Arizona | $38,813 | 3 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Chemists
Blaine, MI · $199,800LAKE SUCCESS, NE · $190,000Blaine, MN · $167,709Washington DC, DC · $160,000Spring, TX · $157,000Top-Paying Roles in Arkansas
Law Teachers, Postsecondary · $199,264Chief Executives · $169,094Exercise Physiologists · $134,750Compensation and Benefits Managers · $134,159Optometrists · $132,500Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Chemists make in Arkansas?
The median Chemists salary in Arkansas is $50,461 based on 25 DOL filings.
Is Arkansas a good place to work as a Chemists?
A Chemists in Arkansas earns 20.6% less than the national median of $63,535, or $56,698 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.