DOL Median (Saint Louis, MO)
$44,525
vs National
-29.9%
National: $63,535BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$50,311
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$44,525
-29.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,535
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemists in Saint Louis, MO earns $44,525 in nominal terms, which is 29.9% below the national average of $63,535. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 88.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $50,311 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Saint Louis, MO
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Sigma-Aldrich Inc. | $71,000 | 13 |
| American Radiolabeled Chemicals, Inc | $70,000 | 7 |
| Sigma-Aldrich Manufacturing LLC | $52,679 | 11 |
| Washington University in St. Louis | $42,000 | 34 |
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How much does a Chemists make in Saint Louis, MO?
The median Chemists salary in Saint Louis, MO is $44,525 based on 14 DOL filings.
Is Saint Louis, MO a good place to work as a Chemists?
A Chemists in Saint Louis, MO earns 29.9% less than the national median of $63,535, or $50,311 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.