Chemists Salary in New York
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • New York
Chemists in New York earn a median salary of $86,418 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, +2.7% vs the national median of $84,150. An estimated 8,570 chemists are employed across New York, with salaries ranging from $74,770 to $103,340 depending on location.
$86,418
Avg median salary in New York
$103,340
Highest paying metro
$74,770
Lowest paying metro
8,570
Employed in New York
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Chemists salaries by city in New York
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, NY | $103,340 | $81,030 | $133,450 | 420 |
| Southwest New York | $102,970 | $79,680 | $130,030 | 70 |
| Ithaca, NY | $91,330 | $62,240 | $107,010 | 30 |
| New York, NY-NJ | $84,510 | $73,300 | $112,380 | 7,300 |
| Syracuse, NY | $84,220 | $61,330 | $127,310 | 70 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $81,010 | $61,550 | $107,420 | 50 |
| Rochester, NY | $79,480 | $69,180 | $105,580 | 190 |
| Central East New York | $76,130 | $55,350 | $87,120 | 90 |
| Buffalo, NY | $74,770 | $51,000 | $99,530 | 350 |