Chemists Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $77,680 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $37.35
10th percentile $47,400
90th percentile $119,530
Employed locally 100
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,400
    25th
    $59,830
    50th (median)
    $77,680
    75th
    $101,330
    90th
    $119,530

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 105% Median Chemists salary is 5% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $93,500
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $86,800
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $77,080
    Reno, NV $70,350
    Greenville, NC $64,690
    Jacksonville, FL $63,960

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $80,700
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $103,010
    Forensic Science Technicians $76,540
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $60,380
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $102,870
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $85,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Las Vegas?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Las Vegas, NV is $37.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.64 or more per hour.

    Is Las Vegas above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Las Vegas, NV is 7.7% 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 Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $47,400 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,830.