DOL Median (Plainsboro, NJ)
$82,971
vs National
+30.6%
National: $63,535BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$72,974
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$82,971
+30.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,535
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemists in Plainsboro, NJ earns $82,971 in nominal terms, which is 30.6% above the national average of $63,535. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 113.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $72,974 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Plainsboro, NJ
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Firmenich, Inc. | $91,900 | 16 |
| VALIDATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES INC. | $82,971 | 5 |
| XenoBiotic Laboratories, Inc. a div. of WuXi | $53,019 | 26 |
| G R Validation and Compliance Services, Inc | $51,480 | 5 |
| G R VALIDATION AND COMLIANCE SERVICES INC | $49,088 | 1 |
| XENOBIOTIC LABORATORIES, INC | $48,090 | 1 |
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How much does a Chemists make in Plainsboro, NJ?
The median Chemists salary in Plainsboro, NJ is $82,971 based on 14 DOL filings.
Is Plainsboro, NJ a good place to work as a Chemists?
A Chemists in Plainsboro, NJ earns 30.6% more than the national median of $63,535, or $72,974 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.