Chemists Salary in Spartanburg, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Spartanburg, SC

Median annual salary $98,990 +17.6% vs national
Median hourly $47.59
10th percentile $54,220
90th percentile $162,980
Employed locally 110
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,220
    25th
    $64,880
    50th (median)
    $98,990
    75th
    $127,140
    90th
    $162,980

    Spartanburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,440 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 159% Median Chemists salary is 59% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,190
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $103,340
    Charleston-North Charleston, SC $84,070
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $79,950
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $79,650
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $78,260

    Related occupations in Spartanburg, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $105,350
    Chemical Technicians $51,470
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $79,410
    School Psychologists $61,670
    Urban and Regional Planners $74,640
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $55,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Spartanburg?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Spartanburg, SC is $47.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.83 or more per hour.

    Is Spartanburg above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Spartanburg, SC is 17.6% 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 Spartanburg?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $54,220 per year in Spartanburg, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,880.