DOL Median (Louisiana)
$51,000
vs National
-19.7%
National: $63,535BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$55,860
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$51,000
-19.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,535
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemists in Louisiana earns $51,000 in nominal terms, which is 19.7% below the national average of $63,535. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 91.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $55,860 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Louisiana
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Albemarle Corporation | $94,400 | 2 |
| Galata Chemicals, LLC | $87,870 | 2 |
| SSK, LLC | $80,018 | 1 |
| DENKA PERFORMANCE ELASTOMER LLC | $78,000 | 2 |
| COASTAL GULF & INTERNATIONAL LABORATORIES | $75,000 | 5 |
| WRIGHT ENRICHMENT, INC. | $72,500 | 2 |
| THE ADMINISTRATORS OF THE TULANE ENDOWMENT FUND | $68,698 | 2 |
| Eurofins Analytical Laboratories, Inc. | $66,196 | 5 |
| Coastal Gulf & International, Inc | $65,000 | 6 |
| Indorama Ventures Olefins, LLC | $62,275 | 1 |
| DynaChem Research Center, LLC | $62,000 | 5 |
| EUROFINS CENTRAL ANALYTICAL LABORATORIES, INC. | $58,667 | 2 |
| INSPECTORATE AMERICA CORPORATION | $52,500 | 25 |
| ADVANCED APPLIED RESEARCH LLC | $51,000 | 1 |
| Chemtex Environmental Laboratory, Inc. | $50,939 | 36 |
| The Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund | $48,000 | 2 |
| Louisiana State University and A & M College | $47,000 | 7 |
| DR. REDDY'S LABORATORIES, LOUISIANA LLC | $46,405 | 1 |
| Xavier University of Louisiana | $45,000 | 8 |
| University of New Orleans | $45,000 | 2 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Chemists
Blaine, MI · $199,800LAKE SUCCESS, NE · $190,000Blaine, MN · $167,709Washington DC, DC · $160,000Spring, TX · $157,000Top-Paying Roles in Louisiana
Cardiologists · $445,000Orthodontists · $351,000Emergency Medicine Physicians · $292,200Pediatricians, General · $285,000Physicians, All Other · $280,000Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Chemists make in Louisiana?
The median Chemists salary in Louisiana is $51,000 based on 45 DOL filings.
Is Louisiana a good place to work as a Chemists?
A Chemists in Louisiana earns 19.7% less than the national median of $63,535, or $55,860 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.