Chemists Salary in Auburn, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Auburn-Opelika, AL

Median annual salary $79,530 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $38.23
10th percentile $51,650
90th percentile $127,120
Employed locally 40
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,650
    25th
    $58,350
    50th (median)
    $79,530
    75th
    $97,830
    90th
    $127,120

    Auburn economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,991 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 135% Median Chemists salary is 35% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $145,430
    Albuquerque, NM $137,740
    Huntsville, AL $127,070
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $124,440
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $109,960
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $107,100

    Related occupations in Auburn, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$71,170
    Chemical Technicians$36,110
    Soil and Plant Scientists$59,180
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$78,620
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$60,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Auburn?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Auburn, AL is $38.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.12 or more per hour.

    Is Auburn above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Auburn, AL is 5.5% 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 Auburn?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $51,650 per year in Auburn, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,350.