DOL Median (Lawrence, KS)
$47,476
vs National
-25.3%
National: $63,535BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$54,507
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$47,476
-25.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,535
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemists in Lawrence, KS earns $47,476 in nominal terms, which is 25.3% below the national average of $63,535. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 87.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $54,507 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Lawrence, KS
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University of Kansas | $60,861 | 1 |
| ARGENTA RESEARCH LLC | $59,571 | 4 |
| The University of Kansas | $45,565 | 34 |
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How much does a Chemists make in Lawrence, KS?
The median Chemists salary in Lawrence, KS is $47,476 based on 24 DOL filings.
Is Lawrence, KS a good place to work as a Chemists?
A Chemists in Lawrence, KS earns 25.3% less than the national median of $63,535, or $54,507 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.