Chemists Salary in Provo, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT

Median annual salary $81,010 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly $38.95
10th percentile $51,990
90th percentile $126,350
Employed locally 130
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,990
    25th
    $60,260
    50th (median)
    $81,010
    75th
    $107,700
    90th
    $126,350

    Provo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,745 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 84% Median Chemists salary is 16% 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
    Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $104,620
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $102,970
    Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $96,310
    South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $95,640
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $89,120
    Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $88,870

    Related occupations in Provo, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $83,480
    School Psychologists $81,360
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $49,000
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $86,910
    Chemical Technicians $46,480
    Biological Scientists, All Other $79,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Provo?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Provo, UT is $38.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.36 or more per hour.

    Is Provo above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Provo, UT is 3.7% 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 Provo?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $51,990 per year in Provo, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,260.