Chemists Salary in Decatur, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Decatur, AL

Median annual salary $103,360 +22.8% vs national
Median hourly $49.69
10th percentile $52,760
90th percentile $134,540
Employed locally 70
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,760
    25th
    $79,220
    50th (median)
    $103,360
    75th
    $129,480
    90th
    $134,540

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,987 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 162% Median Chemists salary is 62% 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
    Albuquerque, NM $137,740
    Huntsville, AL $127,070
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $124,440
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $109,960
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $107,100

    Related occupations in Decatur, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemical Technicians $61,420
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $77,920
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,580
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $63,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Decatur?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Decatur, AL is $49.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.36 or more per hour.

    Is Decatur above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Decatur, AL is 22.8% 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $52,760 per year in Decatur, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,220.