Chemists Salary in Ithaca, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ithaca, NY

Median annual salary $91,330 +8.5% vs national
Median hourly $43.91
10th percentile $62,240
90th percentile $142,340
Employed locally 30
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,240
    25th
    $62,240
    50th (median)
    $91,330
    75th
    $107,010
    90th
    $142,340

    Ithaca economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,012 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 125% Median Chemists salary is 25% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $109,960
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $103,340
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $84,510
    Syracuse, NY $84,220
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $81,010
    Rochester, NY $79,480

    Related occupations in Ithaca, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$48,160
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$78,220
    Biological Technicians$46,800
    Biological Scientists, All Other$77,000
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$74,630
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$117,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Ithaca?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Ithaca, NY is $43.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.43 or more per hour.

    Is Ithaca above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Ithaca, NY is 8.5% 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 Ithaca?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $62,240 per year in Ithaca, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,240.