Chemists Salary in Bowling Green, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bowling Green, KY

Median annual salary $86,250 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $41.47
10th percentile $60,890
90th percentile $145,030
Employed locally 30
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,890
    25th
    $63,490
    50th (median)
    $86,250
    75th
    $101,100
    90th
    $145,030

    Bowling Green economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,437 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 138% Median Chemists salary is 38% 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
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $92,230
    West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $90,530
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $84,380
    Sandusky, OH $83,390
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $82,110
    Kentucky $79,800

    Related occupations in Bowling Green, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social Science Research Assistants $80,340
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $71,290
    Chemical Technicians $64,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Bowling Green?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Bowling Green, KY is $41.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.63 or more per hour.

    Is Bowling Green above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Bowling Green, KY is 2.5% 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 Bowling Green?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $60,890 per year in Bowling Green, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,490.