Chemists Salary in Palm Bay, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL

Median annual salary $124,440 +47.9% vs national
Median hourly $59.83
10th percentile $61,800
90th percentile $159,390
Employed locally 40
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,800
    25th
    $90,130
    50th (median)
    $124,440
    75th
    $142,150
    90th
    $159,390

    Palm Bay economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,817 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 164% Median Chemists salary is 64% 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
    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
    Florida $74,860

    Related occupations in Palm Bay, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $77,250
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $62,960
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $40,680
    Urban and Regional Planners $74,900
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $130,010
    Physical Scientists, All Other $155,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Palm Bay?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Palm Bay, FL is $59.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.87 or more per hour.

    Is Palm Bay above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Palm Bay, FL is 47.9% 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 Palm Bay?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $61,800 per year in Palm Bay, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $90,130.