Chemists Salary in North Port, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL

Median annual salary $73,630 -12.5% vs national
Median hourly $35.40
10th percentile $50,990
90th percentile $106,460
Employed locally 50
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,990
    25th
    $63,130
    50th (median)
    $73,630
    75th
    $90,960
    90th
    $106,460

    North Port economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,278 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 94% Median Chemists salary is 6% 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
    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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $75,790

    Related occupations in North Port, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$61,470
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$84,320
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$67,220
    Urban and Regional Planners$75,130
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$50,250
    Biological Technicians$44,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in North Port?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in North Port, FL is $35.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $90.43 or more per hour.

    Is North Port above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in North Port, FL is 12.5% 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 North Port?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $50,990 per year in North Port, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,130.