Chemists Salary in Ogden, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ogden, UT

Median annual salary $77,940 -7.4% vs national
Median hourly $37.47
10th percentile $51,010
90th percentile $125,900
Employed locally 90
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,010
    25th
    $57,810
    50th (median)
    $77,940
    75th
    $107,340
    90th
    $125,900

    Ogden economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,361 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 79% Median Chemists salary is 21% 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
    Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $104,620
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $102,970
    Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $96,310
    South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $95,640
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $89,120
    Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $88,870

    Related occupations in Ogden, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $92,190
    School Psychologists $63,030
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $74,430
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $89,000
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $54,950
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $53,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Ogden?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Ogden, UT is $37.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.14 or more per hour.

    Is Ogden above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Ogden, UT is 7.4% 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 Ogden?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $51,010 per year in Ogden, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,810.