DOL Median (Riverside, CA)
$49,128
vs National
-22.7%
National: $63,535BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$35,471
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$49,128
-22.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,535
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemists in Riverside, CA earns $49,128 in nominal terms, which is 22.7% below the national average of $63,535. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $35,471 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Riverside, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Carbon, Inc. | $66,560 | 1 |
| Regents of the University of California, Riverside | $61,838 | 1 |
| Regents of the University of California at Riverside | $58,469 | 20 |
| REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT RIVERSI | $42,000 | 10 |
| HI-REL PLASTICS & MOLDING INC. | $36,171 | 1 |
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How much does a Chemists make in Riverside, CA?
The median Chemists salary in Riverside, CA is $49,128 based on 25 DOL filings.
Is Riverside, CA a good place to work as a Chemists?
A Chemists in Riverside, CA earns 22.7% less than the national median of $63,535, or $35,471 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.