DOL Median (Athens, GA)
$39,999
vs National
-37%
National: $63,535BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$43,955
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$39,999
-37% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,535
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemists in Athens, GA earns $39,999 in nominal terms, which is 37% below the national average of $63,535. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 91.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $43,955 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Athens, GA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Georgia | $40,000 | 14 |
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How much does a Chemists make in Athens, GA?
The median Chemists salary in Athens, GA is $39,999 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is Athens, GA a good place to work as a Chemists?
A Chemists in Athens, GA earns 37% less than the national median of $63,535, or $43,955 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.