Chemists Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $78,230 -7% vs national
Median hourly $37.61
10th percentile $61,450
90th percentile $124,850
Employed locally 850
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,450
    25th
    $68,650
    50th (median)
    $78,230
    75th
    $100,050
    90th
    $124,850

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 114% Median Chemists salary is 14% 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
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $99,270
    Columbus, OH $96,700
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $92,230
    Sandusky, OH $83,390
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $82,110
    Ohio $80,360

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $82,290
    Biological Technicians $50,040
    Chemical Technicians $57,300
    School Psychologists $84,860
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,700
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $80,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Cleveland, OH is $37.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.95 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Cleveland, OH is 7% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $61,450 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,650.