Chemists Salary in Savannah, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Savannah, GA

Median annual salary $102,650 +22% vs national
Median hourly $49.35
10th percentile $56,320
90th percentile $134,430
Employed locally 40
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,320
    25th
    $84,790
    50th (median)
    $102,650
    75th
    $113,730
    90th
    $134,430

    Savannah economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,632 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 138% Median Chemists salary is 38% 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
    Athens-Clarke County, GA $109,260
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $101,660
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $99,610
    Gainesville, GA $99,270
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $82,770
    Michigan $81,410

    Related occupations in Savannah, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $82,750
    Biological Scientists, All Other $86,940
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $64,710
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $48,080
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $59,140
    Forensic Science Technicians $58,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Savannah?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Savannah, GA is $49.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.17 or more per hour.

    Is Savannah above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Savannah, GA is 22% above 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 Savannah?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $56,320 per year in Savannah, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,790.