DOL Median (Richland, WA)
$64,180
vs National
+1%
National: $63,535BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$56,003
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$64,180
+1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,535
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemists in Richland, WA earns $64,180 in nominal terms, which is 1% above the national average of $63,535. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 114.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $56,003 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Richland, WA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Westinghouse Electric Company | $101,500 | 1 |
| Battelle Memorial Institute | $70,250 | 97 |
| BATTELLE | $58,250 | 152 |
| Washington State University | $40,250 | 23 |
| COLUMBIA ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Chemists make in Richland, WA?
The median Chemists salary in Richland, WA is $64,180 based on 148 DOL filings.
Is Richland, WA a good place to work as a Chemists?
A Chemists in Richland, WA earns 1% more than the national median of $63,535, or $56,003 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.