Chemists Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $82,660 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $39.74
10th percentile $52,010
90th percentile $146,450
Employed locally 90
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,010
    25th
    $65,810
    50th (median)
    $82,660
    75th
    $117,100
    90th
    $146,450

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 91% Median Chemists salary is 9% below 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 Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $61,990
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $118,830
    Biological Technicians $62,980
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $81,860
    Chemical Technicians $49,660
    Social Science Research Assistants $50,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Charlottesville?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Charlottesville, VA is $39.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.56 or more per hour.

    Is Charlottesville above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Charlottesville, VA is 1.8% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $52,010 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,810.