DOL Median (Memphis, TN)
$71,650
vs National
+12.8%
National: $63,535BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$79,347
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$71,650
+12.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,535
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemists in Memphis, TN earns $71,650 in nominal terms, which is 12.8% above the national average of $63,535. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $79,347 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Memphis, TN
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Jabil Inc. | $81,000 | 2 |
| PERKINELMER HEALTH SCIENCES INC. | $77,147 | 8 |
| JABIL CIRCUIT INC | $77,000 | 2 |
| Entegris, Inc. | $73,700 | 7 |
| Buckman Laboratories International, INC. | $69,300 | 1 |
| GP Cellulose, LLC | $56,500 | 2 |
| CIRQUEST LABS | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Chemists make in Memphis, TN?
The median Chemists salary in Memphis, TN is $71,650 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Memphis, TN a good place to work as a Chemists?
A Chemists in Memphis, TN earns 12.8% more than the national median of $63,535, or $79,347 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.