DOL Median (ST LOUIS, MO)
$49,854
vs National
-21.5%
National: $63,535BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$56,332
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$49,854
-21.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,535
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemists in ST LOUIS, MO earns $49,854 in nominal terms, which is 21.5% 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 $56,332 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in ST LOUIS, MO
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Sigma-Aldrich Inc. | $71,000 | 13 |
| 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 ST LOUIS, MO?
The median Chemists salary in ST LOUIS, MO is $49,854 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is ST LOUIS, MO a good place to work as a Chemists?
A Chemists in ST LOUIS, MO earns 21.5% less than the national median of $63,535, or $56,332 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.