DOL Median (Oak Ridge, TN)
$55,008
vs National
-13.4%
National: $63,535BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$60,917
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$55,008
-13.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,535
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemists in Oak Ridge, TN earns $55,008 in nominal terms, which is 13.4% below the national average of $63,535. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $60,917 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Oak Ridge, TN
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| UT-BATTELLE, LLC (OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY) | $62,502 | 32 |
| NEW MEXICO INSTITUTE OF MINING & TECHNOLOGY | $60,000 | 1 |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, KNOXVILLE | $53,283 | 7 |
| OAK RIDGE ASSOCIATED UNIVERSITIES | $51,516 | 72 |
| The University of Tennessee | $40,186 | 27 |
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How much does a Chemists make in Oak Ridge, TN?
The median Chemists salary in Oak Ridge, TN is $55,008 based on 69 DOL filings.
Is Oak Ridge, TN a good place to work as a Chemists?
A Chemists in Oak Ridge, TN earns 13.4% less than the national median of $63,535, or $60,917 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.