DOL Median (Rensselaer, NY)
$82,000
vs National
+29.1%
National: $63,535BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$65,548
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$82,000
+29.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,535
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemists in Rensselaer, NY earns $82,000 in nominal terms, which is 29.1% above the national average of $63,535. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 125.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $65,548 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Rensselaer, NY
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | $82,000 | 19 |
| Albany Molecular Research, Inc. | $75,000 | 81 |
| Verotech Solutions, LLC | $64,480 | 8 |
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How much does a Chemists make in Rensselaer, NY?
The median Chemists salary in Rensselaer, NY is $82,000 based on 14 DOL filings.
Is Rensselaer, NY a good place to work as a Chemists?
A Chemists in Rensselaer, NY earns 29.1% more than the national median of $63,535, or $65,548 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.