Chemists Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $74,770 -11.1% vs national
Median hourly $35.95
10th percentile $32,020
90th percentile $132,860
Employed locally 350
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,020
    25th
    $51,000
    50th (median)
    $74,770
    75th
    $99,530
    90th
    $132,860

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 106% Median Chemists salary is 6% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $109,960
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $103,340
    Ithaca, NY $91,330
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $84,510
    Syracuse, NY $84,220
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $81,010

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians $60,620
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $59,370
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $87,350
    School Psychologists $79,730
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $97,030
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $69,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Buffalo?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Buffalo, NY is $35.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.69 or more per hour.

    Is Buffalo above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Buffalo, NY is 11.1% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $32,020 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,000.