DOL Median (Los Angeles, CA)
$52,457
vs National
-17.4%
National: $63,535BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$37,875
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$52,457
-17.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,535
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemists in Los Angeles, CA earns $52,457 in nominal terms, which is 17.4% below the national average of $63,535. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $37,875 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Los Angeles, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| NAKED POPPY HOLDINGS INC | $78,187 | 1 |
| University of Southern California | $75,000 | 1 |
| STANDARD HOMEOPATHIC COMPANY, INC. | $72,000 | 1 |
| The Fountain Group | $68,931 | 12 |
| 2.7 August Apparel Inc. | $61,859 | 1 |
| University of California, Los Angeles | $57,194 | 17 |
| NEUTROGENA CORPORATION | $55,765 | 2 |
| SHILPARK PAINT, CORP. | $45,906 | 1 |
| The University of Southern California | $45,068 | 19 |
| MBIOTECH USA, INC. | $43,909 | 1 |
| Advanced Technology Laboratories Inc. | $41,080 | 38 |
| Green Pasture International Inc. | $39,300 | 2 |
| RESPONSE GENETICS INC | N/A | 2 |
| UNI HOSIERY CO., INC | N/A | 1 |
| MAD SCIENCE LABORATORIES LLC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Chemists make in Los Angeles, CA?
The median Chemists salary in Los Angeles, CA is $52,457 based on 36 DOL filings.
Is Los Angeles, CA a good place to work as a Chemists?
A Chemists in Los Angeles, CA earns 17.4% less than the national median of $63,535, or $37,875 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.