Chemists Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $76,500 -9.1% vs national
Median hourly $36.78
10th percentile $49,890
90th percentile $124,090
Employed locally 440
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,890
    25th
    $60,690
    50th (median)
    $76,500
    75th
    $94,940
    90th
    $124,090

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 80% Median Chemists salary is 20% 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
    Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $104,620
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $102,970
    Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $96,310
    South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $95,640
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $89,120
    Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $88,870

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $78,570
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $52,400
    Biological Technicians $51,700
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $81,690
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $87,610
    Chemical Technicians $57,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Salt Lake City, UT is $36.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.87 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 9.1% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $49,890 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,690.