Chemists Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $79,480 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $38.21
10th percentile $61,510
90th percentile $133,410
Employed locally 190
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,510
    25th
    $69,180
    50th (median)
    $79,480
    75th
    $105,580
    90th
    $133,410

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 107% Median Chemists salary is 7% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $109,960
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $103,340
    Ithaca, NY $91,330
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $84,510
    Syracuse, NY $84,220
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $81,010

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    School Psychologists$73,440
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$60,940
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$79,330
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$52,360
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$85,010
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$66,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Rochester?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Rochester, NY is $38.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.39 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Rochester, NY is 5.5% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $61,510 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,180.