Chemists Salary in Gainesville, GA

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

Median annual salary $99,270 +18% vs national
Median hourly $47.73
10th percentile $60,490
90th percentile $134,910
Employed locally 30
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,490
    25th
    $82,200
    50th (median)
    $99,270
    75th
    $105,270
    90th
    $134,910

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,430 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 128% Median Chemists salary is 28% 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
    Athens-Clarke County, GA $109,260
    Savannah, GA $102,650
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $101,660
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $99,610
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $82,770
    Michigan $81,410

    Related occupations in Gainesville, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians $47,620
    Food Science Technicians $41,220
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $74,990
    Food Scientists and Technologists $36,620
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $47,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Gainesville?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Gainesville, GA is $47.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.47 or more per hour.

    Is Gainesville above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Gainesville, GA 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $60,490 per year in Gainesville, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,200.