DOL Median (Detroit, MI)
$50,000
vs National
-21.3%
National: $63,535BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$55,188
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$50,000
-21.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,535
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemists in Detroit, MI earns $50,000 in nominal terms, which is 21.3% 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 $55,188 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Detroit, MI
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| TRI COUNTY WELLNESS,INC. | $140,720 | 1 |
| NATIONAL LABORATORIES, INC. | $124,800 | 1 |
| VHS OF MICHIGAN, INC | $71,400 | 2 |
| DIVERSITAK INC | $60,000 | 4 |
| Advanced Urethanes Inc. | $60,000 | 4 |
| CARACO PHARMACEUTICAL LABORATORIES LTD. | $59,777 | 66 |
| VHS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF MICHIGAN | $55,390 | 1 |
| Wayne State University | $40,123 | 49 |
| Battlecreek Pharmacy LLC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Chemists make in Detroit, MI?
The median Chemists salary in Detroit, MI is $50,000 based on 80 DOL filings.
Is Detroit, MI a good place to work as a Chemists?
A Chemists in Detroit, MI earns 21.3% less than the national median of $63,535, or $55,188 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.