Chemists Salary in High Desert Utah

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $89,120 +5.9% vs national
Median hourly $42.85
10th percentile $61,670
90th percentile $123,960
Employed locally 30
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,670
    25th
    $80,420
    50th (median)
    $89,120
    75th
    $97,740
    90th
    $123,960

    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

    Related occupations in High Desert Utah

    OccupationMedian salary
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $50,650
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $65,960
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $85,500
    Biological Scientists, All Other $82,220
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $104,000
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $69,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in High Desert Utah?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in High Desert Utah is $42.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.72 or more per hour.

    Is High Desert Utah above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in High Desert Utah is 5.9% 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 High Desert Utah?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $61,670 per year in High Desert Utah. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,420.