DOL Median (Los Alamos, NM)
$77,800
vs National
+22.5%
National: $63,535BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$82,766
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$77,800
+22.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,535
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemists in Los Alamos, NM earns $77,800 in nominal terms, which is 22.5% above the national average of $63,535. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 94.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $82,766 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Los Alamos, NM
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL SECURITY, LLC | $77,800 | 68 |
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How much does a Chemists make in Los Alamos, NM?
The median Chemists salary in Los Alamos, NM is $77,800 based on 53 DOL filings.
Is Los Alamos, NM a good place to work as a Chemists?
A Chemists in Los Alamos, NM earns 22.5% more than the national median of $63,535, or $82,766 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.