DOL Median (Buffalo, NY)
$52,385
vs National
-17.5%
National: $63,535BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$41,874
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$52,385
-17.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,535
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemists in Buffalo, NY earns $52,385 in nominal terms, which is 17.5% below the national average of $63,535. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 125.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $41,874 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Buffalo, NY
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| The Research Foundation for SUNY | $78,957 | 1 |
| Athenex, Inc. | $70,938 | 5 |
| Multisorb Technologies | $62,800 | 4 |
| HMB Pharmacy Management LLC | $52,000 | 5 |
| RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF SUNY AT BUFFALO | $42,000 | 5 |
| STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO | $41,500 | 1 |
| CYNERGY PRODUCTS LLC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Chemists make in Buffalo, NY?
The median Chemists salary in Buffalo, NY is $52,385 based on 18 DOL filings.
Is Buffalo, NY a good place to work as a Chemists?
A Chemists in Buffalo, NY earns 17.5% less than the national median of $63,535, or $41,874 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.