DOL Median (Richmond, VA)
$58,240
vs National
-8.3%
National: $63,535BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$57,835
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$58,240
-8.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,535
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemists in Richmond, VA earns $58,240 in nominal terms, which is 8.3% below the national average of $63,535. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 100.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $57,835 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Richmond, VA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Altria Client Services LLC | $98,000 | 11 |
| Afton Chemical Corporation | $93,000 | 4 |
| PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, LLC | $75,848 | 6 |
| Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services, LLC | $66,560 | 16 |
| PPD Development, L.P. | $64,251 | 31 |
| PPD DEVELOPMENT, LP | $55,640 | 29 |
| AIR WATER & SOIL LABORATORIES, INC. | $45,000 | 4 |
| ALERE TOXICOLOGY SERVICES | $44,990 | 1 |
| LONSA INC. (PRESENTLY EMPRIZA BIOTECH INC.) | $43,000 | 1 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | $42,723 | 5 |
| EMPRIZA BIOTECH INC. (FORMERLY LONSA INC.) | $42,500 | 1 |
| University of Richmond | $36,000 | 1 |
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How much does a Chemists make in Richmond, VA?
The median Chemists salary in Richmond, VA is $58,240 based on 33 DOL filings.
Is Richmond, VA a good place to work as a Chemists?
A Chemists in Richmond, VA earns 8.3% less than the national median of $63,535, or $57,835 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.