Chemists Salary in Deltona, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL

Median annual salary $90,640 +7.7% vs national
Median hourly $43.58
10th percentile $48,730
90th percentile $159,920
Employed locally 30
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,730
    25th
    $57,360
    50th (median)
    $90,640
    75th
    $107,440
    90th
    $159,920

    Deltona economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,599 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 134% Median Chemists salary is 34% 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
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $124,440
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $105,770
    Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $86,750
    Gainesville, FL $77,270
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $75,790
    Florida $74,860

    Related occupations in Deltona, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $50,820
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $60,150
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $77,620
    Urban and Regional Planners $68,550
    Chemical Technicians $45,030
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $58,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Deltona?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Deltona, FL is $43.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.88 or more per hour.

    Is Deltona above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Deltona, FL is 7.7% 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 Deltona?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $48,730 per year in Deltona, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,360.