Chemists Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $75,790 -9.9% vs national
Median hourly $36.44
10th percentile $31,960
90th percentile $113,780
Employed locally 490
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,960
    25th
    $57,410
    50th (median)
    $75,790
    75th
    $95,490
    90th
    $113,780

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 103% Median Chemists salary is 3% 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
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $124,440
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $105,770
    Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $90,640
    Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $86,750
    Gainesville, FL $77,270
    Florida $74,860

    Related occupations in Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $77,140
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $104,660
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $79,110
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $65,310
    Biological Technicians $49,650
    Biological Scientists, All Other $77,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Miami?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Miami, FL is $36.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.13 or more per hour.

    Is Miami above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Miami, FL is 9.9% 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $31,960 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,410.