Chemists Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $83,540 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly $40.16
10th percentile $52,040
90th percentile $131,350
Employed locally 350
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,040
    25th
    $64,790
    50th (median)
    $83,540
    75th
    $104,270
    90th
    $131,350

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 89% Median Chemists salary is 11% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $130,830
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,190
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $109,960
    Decatur, AL $103,360
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $100,720
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $98,600

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$102,420
    Urban and Regional Planners$91,030
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$131,390
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$101,060
    Biological Technicians$62,570
    Biological Scientists, All Other$96,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Sacramento, CA is $40.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.26 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Sacramento, CA is 0.7% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $52,040 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,790.