Chemists Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $70,350 -16.4% vs national
Median hourly $33.82
10th percentile $38,460
90th percentile $104,190
Employed locally 70
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,460
    25th
    $48,760
    50th (median)
    $70,350
    75th
    $84,280
    90th
    $104,190

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $93,500
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $86,800
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $77,680
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $77,080
    Greenville, NC $64,690
    Jacksonville, FL $63,960

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemical Technicians $48,730
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $93,600
    Biological Scientists, All Other $59,290
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $106,530
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $93,180
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $77,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Reno?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Reno, NV is $33.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.48 or more per hour.

    Is Reno above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Reno, NV is 16.4% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $38,460 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,760.