DOL Median (Portland, OR)
$58,130
vs National
-8.5%
National: $63,535BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$51,397
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$58,130
-8.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,535
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemists in Portland, OR earns $58,130 in nominal terms, which is 8.5% below the national average of $63,535. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 113.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $51,397 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Portland, OR
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Schrodinger, Inc. | $119,500 | 9 |
| Oregon Health & Science University | $70,000 | 5 |
| PACIFIC LIGHT TECHNOLOGIES | $59,259 | 1 |
| Portland State University | $53,058 | 7 |
| Absci Corporation | $45,864 | 1 |
| AMERICAN TOKYO KASEI, INC. | $39,520 | 2 |
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How much does a Chemists make in Portland, OR?
The median Chemists salary in Portland, OR is $58,130 based on 10 DOL filings.
Is Portland, OR a good place to work as a Chemists?
A Chemists in Portland, OR earns 8.5% less than the national median of $63,535, or $51,397 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.