DOL Median (Milwaukee, WI)
$59,883
vs National
-5.7%
National: $63,535BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$62,969
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$59,883
-5.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,535
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemists in Milwaukee, WI earns $59,883 in nominal terms, which is 5.7% below the national average of $63,535. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $62,969 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Milwaukee, WI
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| JOHNSON CONTROLS BATTERY GROUP LLC | $77,064 | 1 |
| HENTZEN COATINGS, INC. | $75,000 | 1 |
| Aldrich Chemical Co LLC | $67,524 | 14 |
| Johnson Controls Inc. | $62,431 | 4 |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | $62,000 | 6 |
| ANALYTICAL PROCESS LABORATORIES INC | $56,000 | 1 |
| Marquette University | $47,500 | 4 |
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How much does a Chemists make in Milwaukee, WI?
The median Chemists salary in Milwaukee, WI is $59,883 based on 19 DOL filings.
Is Milwaukee, WI a good place to work as a Chemists?
A Chemists in Milwaukee, WI earns 5.7% less than the national median of $63,535, or $62,969 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.