DOL Median (Chattanooga, TN)
$54,600
vs National
-14.1%
National: $63,535BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$60,465
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$54,600
-14.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,535
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemists in Chattanooga, TN earns $54,600 in nominal terms, which is 14.1% below the national average of $63,535. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $60,465 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Chattanooga, TN
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Chattem, Inc. | $84,136 | 2 |
| Chattem Chemicals, Inc. | $50,960 | 6 |
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How much does a Chemists make in Chattanooga, TN?
The median Chemists salary in Chattanooga, TN is $54,600 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is Chattanooga, TN a good place to work as a Chemists?
A Chemists in Chattanooga, TN earns 14.1% less than the national median of $63,535, or $60,465 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.