DOL Median (Tempe, AZ)
$54,116
vs National
-14.8%
National: $63,535BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$49,923
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$54,116
-14.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,535
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemists in Tempe, AZ earns $54,116 in nominal terms, which is 14.8% below the national average of $63,535. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 108.4 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $49,923 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Tempe, AZ
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | $51,500 | 11 |
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How much does a Chemists make in Tempe, AZ?
The median Chemists salary in Tempe, AZ is $54,116 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Tempe, AZ a good place to work as a Chemists?
A Chemists in Tempe, AZ earns 14.8% less than the national median of $63,535, or $49,923 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.