Chemists Salary in Pensacola, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL

Median annual salary $86,750 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly $41.71
10th percentile $57,850
90th percentile $129,040
Employed locally 30
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,850
    25th
    $61,080
    50th (median)
    $86,750
    75th
    $101,540
    90th
    $129,040

    Pensacola economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,588 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 118% Median Chemists salary is 18% 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
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $124,440
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $105,770
    Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $90,640
    Gainesville, FL $77,270
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $75,790
    Florida $74,860

    Related occupations in Pensacola, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $49,990
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $48,820
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $86,170
    Chemical Technicians $67,600
    Forensic Science Technicians $58,770
    Biological Scientists, All Other $72,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Pensacola?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Pensacola, FL is $41.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $85.82 or more per hour.

    Is Pensacola above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Pensacola, FL is 3.1% 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 Pensacola?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $57,850 per year in Pensacola, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,080.