DOL Median (Columbia, MI)
$49,011
vs National
-22.9%
National: $63,535BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$54,095
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$49,011
-22.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,535
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemists in Columbia, MI earns $49,011 in nominal terms, which is 22.9% below the national average of $63,535. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $54,095 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Columbia, MI
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| The Curators of the University of Missouri | $56,680 | 13 |
| NANOVA BIOMATERIALS INC. | $43,500 | 6 |
| NANOVA ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. | $43,290 | 5 |
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How much does a Chemists make in Columbia, MI?
The median Chemists salary in Columbia, MI is $49,011 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Columbia, MI a good place to work as a Chemists?
A Chemists in Columbia, MI earns 22.9% less than the national median of $63,535, or $54,095 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.