DOL Median (Richmond, CA)
$73,900
vs National
+16.3%
National: $63,535BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$53,357
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$73,900
+16.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,535
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemists in Richmond, CA earns $73,900 in nominal terms, which is 16.3% 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 $53,357 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Richmond, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Chevron Corporation | $119,850 | 8 |
| VOLOCHEM, INC. | $77,938 | 4 |
| GOAT HILL FARM | $75,000 | 1 |
| BERKELEY ANALYTICAL ASSOCIATES, LLC | $72,800 | 3 |
| LUMIPHORE INC. | $72,010 | 1 |
| California Department of Public Health | $70,944 | 6 |
| ELITE PHARMACEUTICAL SOLUTION, INC | $68,037 | 3 |
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Chief Executives · $300,600Architectural and Engineering Managers · $170,498Financial Managers · $169,188Human Resources Managers · $150,486Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers · $147,940Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Chemists make in Richmond, CA?
The median Chemists salary in Richmond, CA is $73,900 based on 16 DOL filings.
Is Richmond, CA a good place to work as a Chemists?
A Chemists in Richmond, CA earns 16.3% more than the national median of $63,535, or $53,357 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.