DOL Median (Blacksburg, VA)
$46,700
vs National
-26.5%
National: $63,535BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$46,375
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$46,700
-26.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,535
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemists in Blacksburg, VA earns $46,700 in nominal terms, which is 26.5% below the national average of $63,535. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 100.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $46,375 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Blacksburg, VA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| KEMPHARM, INC. | $76,000 | 2 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University | $50,150 | 14 |
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How much does a Chemists make in Blacksburg, VA?
The median Chemists salary in Blacksburg, VA is $46,700 based on 10 DOL filings.
Is Blacksburg, VA a good place to work as a Chemists?
A Chemists in Blacksburg, VA earns 26.5% less than the national median of $63,535, or $46,375 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.