DOL Median (Rhode Island)
$57,933
vs National
-8.8%
National: $63,535BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$52,333
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$57,933
-8.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,535
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemists in Rhode Island earns $57,933 in nominal terms, which is 8.8% below the national average of $63,535. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 110.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $52,333 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Rhode Island
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Amgen Inc. | $96,389 | 74 |
| RHODES TECHNOLOGIES | $90,042 | 4 |
| Technic Inc. | $80,000 | 2 |
| Rhodes Pharmaceuticals LP | $70,000 | 4 |
| Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories LLC | $70,000 | 13 |
| Teknor Apex Company | $69,285 | 12 |
| Mantrose-Haeuser Co., Inc. | $66,789 | 3 |
| ULTRA SCIENTIFIC, INCORORATED | $52,000 | 1 |
| University of Rhode Island | $46,958 | 4 |
| Brown University | $44,756 | 18 |
| SPECTRUM ANALYTICAL, INC. | $42,924 | 3 |
| Tedor Pharma Inc. | $39,395 | 7 |
Explore More
Top-Paying Metros for Chemists
Blaine, MI · $199,800LAKE SUCCESS, NE · $190,000Blaine, MN · $167,709Washington DC, DC · $160,000Spring, TX · $157,000Top-Paying Roles in Rhode Island
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels · $242,190Chief Executives · $161,050Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary · $160,000Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary · $155,000Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes · $149,000Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Chemists make in Rhode Island?
The median Chemists salary in Rhode Island is $57,933 based on 40 DOL filings.
Is Rhode Island a good place to work as a Chemists?
A Chemists in Rhode Island earns 8.8% less than the national median of $63,535, or $52,333 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
Job Search
Find Open Positions
Browse current openings and compare them against the government-filed salary data above.
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.