Chemists Salary in Montgomery, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Montgomery, AL

Median annual salary $76,960 -8.5% vs national
Median hourly $37.00
10th percentile $51,720
90th percentile $121,600
Employed locally 50
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,720
    25th
    $62,430
    50th (median)
    $76,960
    75th
    $101,950
    90th
    $121,600

    Montgomery economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,746 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 123% Median Chemists salary is 23% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $145,430
    Albuquerque, NM $137,740
    Huntsville, AL $127,070
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $124,440
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $109,960
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $107,100

    Related occupations in Montgomery, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $67,650
    Urban and Regional Planners $56,960
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,390
    Chemical Technicians $46,810
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $60,020
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $45,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Montgomery?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Montgomery, AL is $37.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.01 or more per hour.

    Is Montgomery above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Montgomery, AL is 8.5% 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 Montgomery?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $51,720 per year in Montgomery, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,430.