Chemists Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $106,000 +26% vs national
Median hourly $50.96
10th percentile $60,130
90th percentile $133,840
Employed locally 40
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,130
    25th
    $76,430
    50th (median)
    $106,000
    75th
    $118,450
    90th
    $133,840

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 111% Median Chemists salary is 11% 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
    Lake Charles, LA $130,770
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,190
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $118,870
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $90,660
    North Dakota $79,350
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $79,140

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$86,630
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$48,100
    Biological Scientists, All Other$98,220
    Conservation Scientists$72,780
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$77,850
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$104,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Anchorage, AK is $50.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.35 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Anchorage, AK is 26% 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $60,130 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,430.