DOL Median (Redwood City, CA)
$97,500
vs National
+53.5%
National: $63,535BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$70,397
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$97,500
+53.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,535
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemists in Redwood City, CA earns $97,500 in nominal terms, which is 53.5% above the national average of $63,535. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $70,397 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Redwood City, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Codexis | $174,340 | 2 |
| Synthego Corporation | $120,000 | 1 |
| Revolution Medicines, Inc. | $118,040 | 4 |
| Heron Therapeutics, Inc. | $107,284 | 3 |
| Tecan Genomics, Inc. | $103,314 | 1 |
| AB Sciex | $100,090 | 11 |
| AbbVie Inc. | $100,000 | 94 |
| A.P. PHARMA, INC. | $97,500 | 1 |
| DiCE Molecules SV Inc. | $92,851 | 1 |
| Relypsa, Inc. | $90,185 | 10 |
| XEI SCIENTIFIC INC. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Chemists make in Redwood City, CA?
The median Chemists salary in Redwood City, CA is $97,500 based on 27 DOL filings.
Is Redwood City, CA a good place to work as a Chemists?
A Chemists in Redwood City, CA earns 53.5% more than the national median of $63,535, or $70,397 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.