Chemists Salary in Napa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Napa, CA

Median annual salary $83,190 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $40.00
10th percentile $59,650
90th percentile $158,500
Employed locally 60
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,650
    25th
    $66,580
    50th (median)
    $83,190
    75th
    $106,400
    90th
    $158,500

    Napa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $108,970 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 76% Median Chemists salary is 24% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,190
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $109,960
    Decatur, AL $103,360
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $100,720
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $98,600

    Related occupations in Napa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Food Science Technicians $58,300
    Food Scientists and Technologists $75,010
    Chemical Technicians $53,710
    Soil and Plant Scientists $87,070
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $97,620
    Urban and Regional Planners $121,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Napa?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Napa, CA is $40.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.84 or more per hour.

    Is Napa above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Napa, CA is 1.1% 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 Napa?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $59,650 per year in Napa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,580.