DOL Median (PASADENA, CA)
$51,688
vs National
-18.6%
National: $63,535BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$37,320
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$51,688
-18.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,535
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemists in PASADENA, CA earns $51,688 in nominal terms, which is 18.6% below the national average of $63,535. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $37,320 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in PASADENA, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY/JET PROPULSION | $98,800 | 3 |
| California Institute of Technology/Jet Propulsion Laboratory | $83,564 | 2 |
| Materia, Inc. | $78,187 | 2 |
| Terray Therapeutics Inc. | $63,378 | 1 |
| California Institute of Technology | $49,000 | 57 |
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How much does a Chemists make in PASADENA, CA?
The median Chemists salary in PASADENA, CA is $51,688 based on 50 DOL filings.
Is PASADENA, CA a good place to work as a Chemists?
A Chemists in PASADENA, CA earns 18.6% less than the national median of $63,535, or $37,320 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.