Chemists Salary in Columbus, OH

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

Median annual salary $96,700 +14.9% vs national
Median hourly $46.49
10th percentile $58,880
90th percentile $138,000
Employed locally 1,080
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,880
    25th
    $71,410
    50th (median)
    $96,700
    75th
    $112,310
    90th
    $138,000

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 121% Median Chemists salary is 21% 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
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $92,230
    Sandusky, OH $83,390
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $82,110
    Ohio $80,360
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $78,990

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $90,670
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $79,250
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $81,720
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $82,800
    Biological Technicians $51,670
    Chemical Technicians $59,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Columbus, OH is $46.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.82 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Columbus, OH is 14.9% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $58,880 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,410.