DOL Median (Rochester, NY)
$62,500
vs National
-1.6%
National: $63,535BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$49,960
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$62,500
-1.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,535
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemists in Rochester, NY earns $62,500 in nominal terms, which is 1.6% below the national average of $63,535. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 125.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $49,960 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Rochester, NY
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| NOHMs Technologies, Inc. | $80,000 | 5 |
| Eastman Kodak Company | $76,419 | 3 |
| CABOT MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATION | $70,398 | 13 |
| VALEANT PHARMACEUTICALS NORTH AMERICA | $68,382 | 6 |
| PFAUDLER, INC. | $65,000 | 3 |
| GRAPHENIX DEVELOPMENT, INC. | $55,688 | 4 |
| BAUSCH & LOMB INCORPORATED | $44,429 | 1 |
| GRAPHENE DEVICES LTD. | $43,326 | 1 |
| University of Rochester | $42,224 | 2 |
| SWEETWATER ENERGY, INC. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Chemists make in Rochester, NY?
The median Chemists salary in Rochester, NY is $62,500 based on 16 DOL filings.
Is Rochester, NY a good place to work as a Chemists?
A Chemists in Rochester, NY earns 1.6% less than the national median of $63,535, or $49,960 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.