Chemists Salary in Orlando, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL

Median annual salary $63,120 -25% vs national
Median hourly $30.35
10th percentile $45,710
90th percentile $119,210
Employed locally 150
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,710
    25th
    $55,290
    50th (median)
    $63,120
    75th
    $90,410
    90th
    $119,210

    Orlando economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,611 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 83% Median Chemists salary is 17% 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 Orlando, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $74,490
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $59,400
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $81,450
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $45,760
    Urban and Regional Planners $75,690
    Biological Technicians $57,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Orlando?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Orlando, FL is $30.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.73 or more per hour.

    Is Orlando above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Orlando, FL is 25% 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 Orlando?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $45,710 per year in Orlando, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,290.