Chemists Salary in Huntington, WV-KY-OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH

Median annual salary $92,230 +9.6% vs national
Median hourly $44.34
10th percentile $51,260
90th percentile $149,340
Employed locally 60
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,260
    25th
    $56,720
    50th (median)
    $92,230
    75th
    $149,340
    90th
    $149,340

    Huntington economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,483 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 158% Median Chemists salary is 58% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $145,430
    Charleston, WV $88,640
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $82,990
    Morgantown, WV $77,630

    Related occupations in Huntington, WV-KY-OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $72,900
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $64,200
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $80,110
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,070
    Biological Scientists, All Other $79,790
    Chemical Technicians $52,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Huntington?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Huntington, WV-KY-OH is $44.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.28 or more per hour.

    Is Huntington above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Huntington, WV-KY-OH is 9.6% 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 Huntington?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $51,260 per year in Huntington, WV-KY-OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,720.