Chemists Salary in Norwich, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT

Median annual salary $102,140 +21.4% vs national
Median hourly $49.11
10th percentile $48,170
90th percentile $162,640
Employed locally 130
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,170
    25th
    $65,690
    50th (median)
    $102,140
    75th
    $135,950
    90th
    $162,640

    Norwich economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 121% Median Chemists salary is 21% 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
    New Haven, CT $95,100
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $88,800
    Connecticut $88,340
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $87,930

    Related occupations in Norwich, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $132,830
    Biochemists and Biophysicists $135,320
    School Psychologists $96,310
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $97,970
    Biological Technicians $56,650
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $101,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Norwich?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Norwich, CT is $49.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.75 or more per hour.

    Is Norwich above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Norwich, CT is 21.4% 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 Norwich?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $48,170 per year in Norwich, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,690.