DOL Median (District of Columbia)
$82,641
vs National
+30.1%
National: $63,535BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$56,603
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$82,641
+30.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,535
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemists in District of Columbia earns $82,641 in nominal terms, which is 30.1% above the national average of $63,535. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $56,603 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in District of Columbia
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| FINNEGAN | $160,000 | 3 |
| Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc | $94,458 | 6 |
| SOTERA DEFENSE SOLUTIONS, INC. | $74,256 | 1 |
| The George Washington University | $50,058 | 4 |
| Howard University | $45,000 | 3 |
| Georgetown University | $40,500 | 3 |
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Blaine, MI · $199,800LAKE SUCCESS, NE · $190,000Blaine, MN · $167,709Washington DC, DC · $160,000Spring, TX · $157,000Top-Paying Roles in District of Columbia
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How much does a Chemists make in District of Columbia?
The median Chemists salary in District of Columbia is $82,641 based on 16 DOL filings.
Is District of Columbia a good place to work as a Chemists?
A Chemists in District of Columbia earns 30.1% more than the national median of $63,535, or $56,603 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.