Chemists Salary in Dayton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

Median annual salary $99,270 +18% vs national
Median hourly $47.73
10th percentile $59,460
90th percentile $148,080
Employed locally 230
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,460
    25th
    $74,110
    50th (median)
    $99,270
    75th
    $126,420
    90th
    $148,080

    Dayton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,752 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 142% Median Chemists salary is 42% 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
    Columbus, OH $96,700
    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 Dayton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $117,960
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $85,240
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $48,620
    Physicists $134,030
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $89,710
    Biological Technicians $49,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Dayton?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Dayton, OH is $47.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.87 or more per hour.

    Is Dayton above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Dayton, OH is 18% 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 Dayton?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $59,460 per year in Dayton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,110.