Chemists Salary in Salisbury, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salisbury, MD

Median annual salary $68,790 -18.3% vs national
Median hourly $33.07
10th percentile $38,220
90th percentile $99,560
Employed locally 40
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,220
    25th
    $45,090
    50th (median)
    $68,790
    75th
    $81,690
    90th
    $99,560

    Salisbury economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,592 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 99% Median Chemists salary is 1% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $145,430
    Lexington Park, MD $125,820
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $104,870
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $82,990
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $76,620

    Related occupations in Salisbury, MD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $83,370
    Chemical Technicians $31,200
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $77,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Salisbury?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Salisbury, MD is $33.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.86 or more per hour.

    Is Salisbury above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Salisbury, MD is 18.3% 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 Salisbury?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $38,220 per year in Salisbury, MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,090.