Chemists Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $64,930 -22.8% vs national
Median hourly $31.22
10th percentile $49,470
90th percentile $93,820
Employed locally 130
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,470
    25th
    $60,420
    50th (median)
    $64,930
    75th
    $79,260
    90th
    $93,820

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 92% Median Chemists salary is 8% 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
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $92,230
    West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $90,530
    Bowling Green, KY $86,250
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $84,380
    Sandusky, OH $83,390
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $82,110

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social Science Research Assistants $48,980
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,260
    Physical Scientists, All Other $63,550
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $62,610
    School Psychologists $73,360
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $93,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Lexington?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Lexington, KY is $31.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.13 or more per hour.

    Is Lexington above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Lexington, KY is 22.8% 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $49,470 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,420.