DOL Median (Washington, DC)
$67,128
vs National
+5.7%
National: $63,535BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$45,978
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$67,128
+5.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,535
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemists in Washington, DC earns $67,128 in nominal terms, which is 5.7% above the national average of $63,535. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $45,978 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Washington, DC
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc | $94,458 | 6 |
| SOTERA DEFENSE SOLUTIONS, INC. | $74,256 | 1 |
| The George Washington University | $50,058 | 4 |
| Howard University | $45,000 | 3 |
| Georgetown University | $40,500 | 3 |
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How much does a Chemists make in Washington, DC?
The median Chemists salary in Washington, DC is $67,128 based on 14 DOL filings.
Is Washington, DC a good place to work as a Chemists?
A Chemists in Washington, DC earns 5.7% more than the national median of $63,535, or $45,978 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.