Chemists Salary in Sandusky, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sandusky, OH

Median annual salary $83,390 -0.9% vs national
Median hourly $40.09
10th percentile $57,840
90th percentile $122,650
Employed locally 30
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,840
    25th
    $68,880
    50th (median)
    $83,390
    75th
    $107,010
    90th
    $122,650

    Sandusky economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 118% Median Chemists salary is 18% 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
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $99,270
    Columbus, OH $96,700
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $92,230
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $82,110
    Ohio $80,360
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $78,990

    Related occupations in Sandusky, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $86,810
    Chemical Technicians $56,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Sandusky?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Sandusky, OH is $40.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.96 or more per hour.

    Is Sandusky above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Sandusky, OH is 0.9% 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 Sandusky?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $57,840 per year in Sandusky, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,880.