Chemists Salary in New Haven, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Haven, CT

Median annual salary $95,100 +13% vs national
Median hourly $45.72
10th percentile $61,580
90th percentile $174,160
Employed locally 190
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,580
    25th
    $76,650
    50th (median)
    $95,100
    75th
    $128,420
    90th
    $174,160

    New Haven economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 110% Median Chemists salary is 10% 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
    District of Columbia $153,320
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $103,340
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $102,140
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $88,800
    Connecticut $88,340
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $87,930

    Related occupations in New Haven, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $103,530
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $90,790
    Biological Scientists, All Other $124,400
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $102,210
    School Psychologists $93,790
    Biochemists and Biophysicists $128,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in New Haven?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in New Haven, CT is $45.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.33 or more per hour.

    Is New Haven above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in New Haven, CT is 13% above 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 New Haven?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $61,580 per year in New Haven, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,650.