Chemists Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $79,950 -5% vs national
Median hourly $38.44
10th percentile $49,990
90th percentile $197,910
Employed locally 90
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,990
    25th
    $61,990
    50th (median)
    $79,950
    75th
    $122,710
    90th
    $197,910

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 126% Median Chemists salary is 26% 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
    Lexington Park, MD $125,820
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $124,440
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $110,300
    State College, PA $102,050
    Spartanburg, SC $98,990
    Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $86,750

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $79,420
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $76,400
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $80,160
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $55,880
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $60,570
    Chemical Technicians $48,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Scranton?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Scranton, PA is $38.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $85.08 or more per hour.

    Is Scranton above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Scranton, PA is 5% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $49,990 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,990.