DOL Median (West Lafayette, IN)
$48,000
vs National
-24.5%
National: $63,535BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$52,747
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$48,000
-24.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,535
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemists in West Lafayette, IN earns $48,000 in nominal terms, which is 24.5% below the national average of $63,535. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 91.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $52,747 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in West Lafayette, IN
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| BIOANALYTICAL SYSTEMS | $80,000 | 5 |
| Albany Molecular Research, Inc. | $75,000 | 81 |
| APTUIT MANAGEMENT COMPANY | $67,189 | 7 |
| CHEMTURA CORPORATION | $55,973 | 5 |
| NOVILYTIC, LLC | $48,100 | 2 |
| Purdue University | $45,435 | 50 |
| AMRI SSCI, LLC. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Chemists make in West Lafayette, IN?
The median Chemists salary in West Lafayette, IN is $48,000 based on 51 DOL filings.
Is West Lafayette, IN a good place to work as a Chemists?
A Chemists in West Lafayette, IN earns 24.5% less than the national median of $63,535, or $52,747 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.