Chemists Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $88,640 +5.3% vs national
Median hourly $42.62
10th percentile $51,670
90th percentile $126,500
Employed locally 30
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,670
    25th
    $55,190
    50th (median)
    $88,640
    75th
    $126,450
    90th
    $126,500

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 153% Median Chemists salary is 53% 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
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $92,230
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $82,990
    Morgantown, WV $77,630

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $48,520
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $65,990
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $90,090
    Urban and Regional Planners $57,290
    Forensic Science Technicians $63,130
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $64,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Charleston, WV is $42.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.82 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Charleston, WV is 5.3% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $51,670 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,190.