DOL Median (Atlanta, GA)
$51,000
vs National
-19.7%
National: $63,535BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$56,044
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$51,000
-19.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,535
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemists in Atlanta, GA earns $51,000 in nominal terms, which is 19.7% 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 $56,044 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Atlanta, GA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Kemira Chemicals, Inc. | $86,000 | 4 |
| BSM USA INC. | $72,332 | 8 |
| Battelle Memorial Institute | $70,250 | 97 |
| ECKERT & ZIEGLER ANALYTICS | $68,390 | 6 |
| ECKERT & ZIEGLER ANALYTICS | $68,390 | 1 |
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/DHHS | $62,607 | 10 |
| DD VISIONS, LLC | $62,500 | 2 |
| ACCURA ANALYTICAL LABORATORY INC | $58,885 | 4 |
| PQC INTERNATIONAL INC. F/K/A PAYNE QUEST INTERNATI | $56,722 | 2 |
| Emory University | $50,500 | 41 |
| Georgia Institute of Technology | $47,476 | 28 |
| Clark Atlanta University | $45,955 | 1 |
| ULTRA INK INC. | $45,000 | 2 |
| ENVIROSCENT, INC. | $42,016 | 2 |
| Georgia State University | $40,500 | 15 |
| The Coca-Cola Company | N/A | 1 |
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Models · $208,000Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents · $185,000Chief Executives · $175,000Business Teachers, Postsecondary · $155,000Computer Occupations, All Other · $147,900Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Chemists make in Atlanta, GA?
The median Chemists salary in Atlanta, GA is $51,000 based on 68 DOL filings.
Is Atlanta, GA a good place to work as a Chemists?
A Chemists in Atlanta, GA earns 19.7% less than the national median of $63,535, or $56,044 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.