Chemists Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $76,500 -9.1% vs national
Median hourly $36.78
10th percentile $48,030
90th percentile $123,550
Employed locally 190
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,030
    25th
    $62,450
    50th (median)
    $76,500
    75th
    $94,360
    90th
    $123,550

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 107% Median Chemists salary is 7% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chemists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $153,320
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $145,430
    Albuquerque, NM $137,740
    New Mexico $134,370
    Maryland $131,910
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $130,830

    Nearby metros — Chemists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $99,270
    Columbus, OH $96,700
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $92,230
    Sandusky, OH $83,390
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $82,110
    Ohio $80,360

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $77,010
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $72,400
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $77,210
    Chemical Technicians $50,330
    Biological Technicians $46,860
    School Psychologists $93,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Akron, OH is $36.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.75 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Akron, OH is 9.1% below the national median of $84,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chemists in Akron?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $48,030 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,450.