Chemists Salary in Roanoke, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Roanoke, VA

Median annual salary $86,720 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly $41.69
10th percentile $49,440
90th percentile $142,020
Employed locally 50
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,440
    25th
    $58,820
    50th (median)
    $86,720
    75th
    $113,950
    90th
    $142,020

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 129% Median Chemists salary is 29% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $145,430
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $109,960
    Savannah, GA $102,650
    Vallejo, CA $97,300
    Corvallis, OR $94,990
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $85,520

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $72,680
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $72,790
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $75,650
    School Psychologists $71,570
    Forensic Science Technicians $66,540
    Urban and Regional Planners $63,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Roanoke?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Roanoke, VA is $41.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.28 or more per hour.

    Is Roanoke above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Roanoke, VA 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $49,440 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,820.