Chemists Salary in Gainesville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, FL

Median annual salary $77,270 -8.2% vs national
Median hourly $37.15
10th percentile $41,880
90th percentile $146,130
Employed locally 40
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,880
    25th
    $50,020
    50th (median)
    $77,270
    75th
    $87,460
    90th
    $146,130

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,946 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 131% Median Chemists salary is 31% 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
    Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $90,640
    Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $86,750
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $75,790
    Florida $74,860

    Related occupations in Gainesville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Scientists, All Other $56,600
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $58,940
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $52,260
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $55,060
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $79,370
    Biological Technicians $48,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Gainesville?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Gainesville, FL is $37.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.49 or more per hour.

    Is Gainesville above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Gainesville, FL is 8.2% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $41,880 per year in Gainesville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,020.