Chemists Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $80,960 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly $38.92
10th percentile $49,180
90th percentile $129,110
Employed locally 70
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,180
    25th
    $62,400
    50th (median)
    $80,960
    75th
    $100,200
    90th
    $129,110

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 125% Median Chemists salary is 25% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $109,960
    Savannah, GA $102,650
    Vallejo, CA $97,300
    Corvallis, OR $94,990
    Roanoke, VA $86,720

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians $48,910
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $77,510
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $72,290
    Chemical Technicians $46,200
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $47,530
    Conservation Scientists $64,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Blacksburg?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Blacksburg, VA is $38.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.95 or more per hour.

    Is Blacksburg above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Blacksburg, VA is 3.8% 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 Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $49,180 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,400.