Chemists Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $80,610 -4.2% vs national
Median hourly $38.75
10th percentile $57,130
90th percentile $133,870
Employed locally 90
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,130
    25th
    $63,590
    50th (median)
    $80,610
    75th
    $100,010
    90th
    $133,870

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 78% Median Chemists salary is 22% 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 Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $92,980
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $110,310
    Food Science Technicians $51,450
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $139,110
    Urban and Regional Planners $121,940
    Chemical Technicians $53,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Santa Rosa?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Santa Rosa, CA is $38.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.73 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Rosa above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 4.2% 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 Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $57,130 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,590.