DOL Median (Lake Forest, CA)
$65,000
vs National
+2.3%
National: $63,535BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$46,931
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$65,000
+2.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,535
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemists in Lake Forest, CA earns $65,000 in nominal terms, which is 2.3% above the national average of $63,535. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $46,931 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Lake Forest, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| SOAPTRONIC LLC | $85,000 | 4 |
| Allvivo Vascular | $54,843 | 4 |
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How much does a Chemists make in Lake Forest, CA?
The median Chemists salary in Lake Forest, CA is $65,000 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Lake Forest, CA a good place to work as a Chemists?
A Chemists in Lake Forest, CA earns 2.3% more than the national median of $63,535, or $46,931 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.