DOL Median (ELIZABETH, NJ)
$76,454
vs National
+20.3%
National: $63,535BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$67,242
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$76,454
+20.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,535
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemists in ELIZABETH, NJ earns $76,454 in nominal terms, which is 20.3% above the national average of $63,535. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 113.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $67,242 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in ELIZABETH, NJ
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. | $78,750 | 71 |
| Actavis Elizabeth, LLC | $74,824 | 8 |
| Kelly Services, Inc. | $70,700 | 16 |
| Actavis, Inc. | $64,895 | 17 |
| LanceSoft Inc. | $50,000 | 4 |
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How much does a Chemists make in ELIZABETH, NJ?
The median Chemists salary in ELIZABETH, NJ is $76,454 based on 13 DOL filings.
Is ELIZABETH, NJ a good place to work as a Chemists?
A Chemists in ELIZABETH, NJ earns 20.3% more than the national median of $63,535, or $67,242 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.