Chemists Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $69,480 -17.4% vs national
Median hourly $33.40
10th percentile $45,610
90th percentile $104,740
Employed locally 100
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,610
    25th
    $49,480
    50th (median)
    $69,480
    75th
    $90,720
    90th
    $104,740

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 97% Median Chemists salary is 3% below 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $130,830
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,190
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $109,960
    Decatur, AL $103,360
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $100,720
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $98,600

    Related occupations in Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    School Psychologists $125,450
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $90,890
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $129,670
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $123,460
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $68,940
    Food Science Technicians $45,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Fresno?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Fresno, CA is $33.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.71 or more per hour.

    Is Fresno above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Fresno, CA is 17.4% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $45,610 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,480.