Chemists Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $109,260 +29.8% vs national
Median hourly $52.53
10th percentile $59,980
90th percentile $154,960
Employed locally 80
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,980
    25th
    $87,150
    50th (median)
    $109,260
    75th
    $127,480
    90th
    $154,960

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 174% Median Chemists salary is 74% 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
    Savannah, GA $102,650
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $101,660
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $99,610
    Gainesville, GA $99,270
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $82,770
    Michigan $81,410

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social Science Research Assistants $64,400
    Microbiologists $110,260
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $40,070
    Biological Technicians $55,190
    Biological Scientists, All Other $78,150
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $41,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Athens, GA is $52.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.04 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Athens, GA is 29.8% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $59,980 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $87,150.