DOL Median (Brea, CA)
$54,186
vs National
-14.7%
National: $63,535BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$39,123
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$54,186
-14.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,535
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemists in Brea, CA earns $54,186 in nominal terms, which is 14.7% below the national average of $63,535. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $39,123 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Brea, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| AB Sciex | $100,090 | 11 |
| Moravek Biochemicals, Inc. | $85,400 | 4 |
| Eurofins Botanical Testing US, Inc. | $71,000 | 2 |
| Covance Laboratories Inc. | $68,600 | 37 |
| CAROLINA LIQUID CHEMISTRIES CORP. | $61,000 | 2 |
| EUROFINS BOTANICAL TESTING U.S., INC. | $54,197 | 4 |
| HEALTHLAND LLC | $47,798 | 3 |
| Analytical Laboratories In Anaheim, Inc. | $44,949 | 3 |
| HBT LABS INC | N/A | 5 |
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How much does a Chemists make in Brea, CA?
The median Chemists salary in Brea, CA is $54,186 based on 17 DOL filings.
Is Brea, CA a good place to work as a Chemists?
A Chemists in Brea, CA earns 14.7% less than the national median of $63,535, or $39,123 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.