DOL Median (SANTA MONICA, CA)
$84,585
vs National
+33.1%
National: $63,535BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$61,072
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$84,585
+33.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,535
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemists in SANTA MONICA, CA earns $84,585 in nominal terms, which is 33.1% 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 $61,072 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in SANTA MONICA, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| CHEMISTRY LABS, LLC | $120,000 | 1 |
| Kite Pharma Inc. | $92,997 | 1 |
| Provivi, Inc. | $83,720 | 4 |
| COUNTER BRANDS, LLC | $80,000 | 1 |
| COUNTER BRANDS LLC D/B/A BEAUTYCOUNTER | $62,000 | 1 |
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How much does a Chemists make in SANTA MONICA, CA?
The median Chemists salary in SANTA MONICA, CA is $84,585 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is SANTA MONICA, CA a good place to work as a Chemists?
A Chemists in SANTA MONICA, CA earns 33.1% more than the national median of $63,535, or $61,072 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.