DOL Median (Maine)
$48,000
vs National
-24.5%
National: $63,535BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$43,049
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$48,000
-24.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,535
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemists in Maine earns $48,000 in nominal terms, which is 24.5% below the national average of $63,535. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 111.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $43,049 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Maine
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| IDEXX Laboratories Inc. | $66,500 | 2 |
| SENSOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | $48,000 | 6 |
| University of Maine | $37,500 | 3 |
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Blaine, MI · $199,800LAKE SUCCESS, NE · $190,000Blaine, MN · $167,709Washington DC, DC · $160,000Spring, TX · $157,000Top-Paying Roles in Maine
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How much does a Chemists make in Maine?
The median Chemists salary in Maine is $48,000 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is Maine a good place to work as a Chemists?
A Chemists in Maine earns 24.5% less than the national median of $63,535, or $43,049 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.