Chemists Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $64,580 -23.3% vs national
Median hourly $31.05
10th percentile $45,760
90th percentile $102,030
Employed locally 180
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,760
    25th
    $53,000
    50th (median)
    $64,580
    75th
    $80,600
    90th
    $102,030

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 81% Median Chemists salary is 19% 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
    Lexington Park, MD $125,820
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $124,440
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $110,300
    State College, PA $102,050
    Spartanburg, SC $98,990
    Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $86,750

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $80,600
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $77,990
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $61,030
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $79,620
    Economists $80,600
    School Psychologists $81,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Harrisburg?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Harrisburg, PA is $31.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.00 or more per hour.

    Is Harrisburg above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Harrisburg, PA is 23.3% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $45,760 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,000.