Chemists Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $70,640 -16.1% vs national
Median hourly $33.96
10th percentile $48,400
90th percentile $127,860
Employed locally 550
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,400
    25th
    $58,550
    50th (median)
    $70,640
    75th
    $102,380
    90th
    $127,860

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $100,700

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $80,480
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $78,870
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $108,270
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $102,250
    School Psychologists $82,960
    Urban and Regional Planners $78,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Phoenix, AZ is $33.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.95 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Phoenix, AZ is 16.1% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $48,400 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,550.