Chemists Salary in Stockton, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Stockton-Lodi, CA

Median annual salary $79,850 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly $38.39
10th percentile $51,990
90th percentile $125,590
Employed locally 60
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,990
    25th
    $64,390
    50th (median)
    $79,850
    75th
    $106,560
    90th
    $125,590

    Stockton economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,531 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 90% Median Chemists salary is 10% 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 Stockton, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $57,990
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $86,110
    School Psychologists $110,760
    Food Science Technicians $48,500
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $127,030
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $95,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Stockton?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Stockton, CA is $38.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.98 or more per hour.

    Is Stockton above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Stockton, CA is 5.1% 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 Stockton?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $51,990 per year in Stockton, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,390.