Chemists Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $77,920 -7.4% vs national
Median hourly $37.46
10th percentile $46,570
90th percentile $132,560
Employed locally 230
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,570
    25th
    $60,410
    50th (median)
    $77,920
    75th
    $103,210
    90th
    $132,560

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 84% Median Chemists salary is 16% 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
    District of Columbia $153,320
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $103,340
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $102,140
    New Haven, CT $95,100
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $88,800
    Connecticut $88,340

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $81,340
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $87,570
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $98,800
    School Psychologists $98,790
    Urban and Regional Planners $96,300
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $68,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Hartford?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Hartford, CT is $37.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.93 or more per hour.

    Is Hartford above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Hartford, CT is 7.4% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $46,570 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,410.