Chemists Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $103,340 +22.8% vs national
Median hourly $49.68
10th percentile $63,910
90th percentile $166,170
Employed locally 420
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,910
    25th
    $81,030
    50th (median)
    $103,340
    75th
    $133,450
    90th
    $166,170

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 120% Median Chemists salary is 20% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $109,960
    Ithaca, NY $91,330
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $84,510
    Syracuse, NY $84,220
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $81,010
    Rochester, NY $79,480

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians $68,890
    Physical Scientists, All Other $98,240
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $58,770
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $88,710
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,620
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $105,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Albany, NY is $49.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $86.37 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Albany, NY is 22.8% above 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 Albany?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $63,910 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,030.