DOL Median (Boulder, CO)
$50,482
vs National
-20.5%
National: $63,535BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$47,850
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$50,482
-20.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,535
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemists in Boulder, CO earns $50,482 in nominal terms, which is 20.5% below the national average of $63,535. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 105.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $47,850 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Boulder, CO
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| MBio Diagnostics Inc. | $133,621 | 2 |
| Corden Pharma Boulder | $93,000 | 2 |
| RECREO PHARMACEUTICALS LLC | $88,000 | 1 |
| Agilent Technologies, Inc. | $87,922 | 19 |
| Corden Pharma Colorado, Inc. | $87,500 | 2 |
| Planet Pharma | $70,720 | 2 |
| ChromaDex Analytics, Inc. | $60,861 | 2 |
| HOSPIRA, INC. | $52,291 | 42 |
| University of Colorado | $45,000 | 38 |
| OPX BIOTECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $43,597 | 2 |
| NEW SKY ENERGY, LLC | N/A | 1 |
| STANLEY BROTHERS SOCIAL ENTERPRISES, LLC | N/A | 1 |
| MBIO DIAGNOSTICS INC. DBA LIGHTDECK DIAGNOSTICS | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Chemists make in Boulder, CO?
The median Chemists salary in Boulder, CO is $50,482 based on 37 DOL filings.
Is Boulder, CO a good place to work as a Chemists?
A Chemists in Boulder, CO earns 20.5% less than the national median of $63,535, or $47,850 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.