Chemists Salary in Lynchburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lynchburg, VA

Median annual salary $60,500 -28.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.09
10th percentile $48,920
90th percentile $105,910
Employed locally 30
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,920
    25th
    $49,320
    50th (median)
    $60,500
    75th
    $81,010
    90th
    $105,910

    Lynchburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,782 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 89% Median Chemists salary is 11% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $145,430
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $109,960
    Savannah, GA $102,650
    Vallejo, CA $97,300
    Corvallis, OR $94,990
    Roanoke, VA $86,720

    Related occupations in Lynchburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $75,160
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $77,650
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $85,410
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $83,960
    Urban and Regional Planners $72,050
    School Psychologists $71,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Lynchburg?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Lynchburg, VA is $29.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.59 or more per hour.

    Is Lynchburg above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Lynchburg, VA is 28.1% 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 Lynchburg?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $48,920 per year in Lynchburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,320.