Chemists Salary in Ohio
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Ohio
Chemists in Ohio earn a median salary of $79,208 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, -5.9% vs the national median of $84,150. An estimated 4,020 chemists are employed across Ohio, with salaries ranging from $61,520 to $99,270 depending on location.
$79,208
Avg median salary in Ohio
$99,270
Highest paying metro
$61,520
Lowest paying metro
4,020
Employed in Ohio
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Chemists salaries by city in Ohio
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton, OH | $99,270 | $74,110 | $126,420 | 230 |
| Columbus, OH | $96,700 | $71,410 | $112,310 | 1,080 |
| Sandusky, OH | $83,390 | $68,880 | $107,010 | 30 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $82,110 | $64,180 | $103,750 | 980 |
| Southern Ohio | $78,990 | $62,030 | $96,150 | 70 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $78,970 | $64,200 | $108,860 | 110 |
| Cleveland, OH | $78,230 | $68,650 | $100,050 | 850 |
| Eastern Ohio | $77,760 | $63,140 | $95,740 | 60 |
| Akron, OH | $76,500 | $62,450 | $94,360 | 190 |
| West Northwestern Ohio | $74,910 | $62,010 | $83,520 | 60 |
| Canton, OH | $74,350 | $60,080 | $93,680 | 40 |
| Toledo, OH | $73,640 | $61,360 | $94,510 | 180 |
| Lima, OH | $72,570 | $56,680 | $95,660 | 100 |
| Youngstown, OH | $61,520 | $54,560 | $75,570 | 40 |