Chemists Salary in Pennsylvania
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Pennsylvania
Chemists in Pennsylvania earn a median salary of $73,065 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, -13.2% vs the national median of $84,150. An estimated 8,080 chemists are employed across Pennsylvania, with salaries ranging from $49,840 to $102,050 depending on location.
$73,065
Avg median salary in Pennsylvania
$102,050
Highest paying metro
$49,840
Lowest paying metro
8,080
Employed in Pennsylvania
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Chemists salaries by city in Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State College, PA | $102,050 | $72,550 | $102,050 | 60 |
| York, PA | $81,490 | $59,370 | $102,320 | 120 |
| Scranton, PA | $79,950 | $61,990 | $122,710 | 90 |
| Central Pennsylvania | $76,930 | $62,280 | $98,920 | 100 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania | $76,630 | $66,560 | $91,290 | 100 |
| Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $76,620 | $60,770 | $119,070 | 5,690 |
| Lebanon, PA | $75,390 | $59,990 | $89,230 | 80 |
| Reading, PA | $75,230 | $63,400 | $82,490 | 100 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $74,200 | $59,140 | $102,770 | 980 |
| Allentown, PA-NJ | $73,570 | $58,010 | $97,490 | 460 |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania | $66,420 | $56,770 | $79,610 | 70 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $64,580 | $53,000 | $80,600 | 180 |
| Johnstown, PA | $50,010 | $50,010 | $61,430 | — |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania | $49,840 | $48,840 | $64,020 | 50 |