Chemists Salary in Manchester, NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Manchester-Nashua, NH

Median annual salary $80,220 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly $38.57
10th percentile $62,460
90th percentile $123,320
Employed locally 90
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,460
    25th
    $64,980
    50th (median)
    $80,220
    75th
    $100,250
    90th
    $123,320

    Manchester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $100,436 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 80% Median Chemists salary is 20% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $130,830

    Related occupations in Manchester, NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $99,990
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $52,510
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $77,290
    School Psychologists $81,210
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $61,970
    Urban and Regional Planners $75,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Manchester?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Manchester, NH is $38.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.47 or more per hour.

    Is Manchester above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Manchester, NH is 4.7% 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 Manchester?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $62,460 per year in Manchester, NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,980.