DOL Median (Golden, CO)
$44,138
vs National
-30.5%
National: $63,535BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$41,837
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$44,138
-30.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,535
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemists in Golden, CO earns $44,138 in nominal terms, which is 30.5% below the national average of $63,535. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 105.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $41,837 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Golden, CO
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| The Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC | $47,403 | 16 |
| Colorado School of Mines | $43,389 | 5 |
| Hazen Research, Inc. | $42,963 | 2 |
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How much does a Chemists make in Golden, CO?
The median Chemists salary in Golden, CO is $44,138 based on 23 DOL filings.
Is Golden, CO a good place to work as a Chemists?
A Chemists in Golden, CO earns 30.5% less than the national median of $63,535, or $41,837 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.