Chemists Salary in Syracuse, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Syracuse, NY

Median annual salary $84,220 +0.1% vs national
Median hourly $40.49
10th percentile $48,930
90th percentile $137,550
Employed locally 70
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,930
    25th
    $61,330
    50th (median)
    $84,220
    75th
    $127,310
    90th
    $137,550

    Syracuse economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 114% Median Chemists salary is 14% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $109,960
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $103,340
    Ithaca, NY $91,330
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $84,510
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $81,010
    Rochester, NY $79,480

    Related occupations in Syracuse, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $77,030
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $82,590
    School Psychologists $81,950
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $48,970
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $51,270
    Biological Technicians $59,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Syracuse?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Syracuse, NY is $40.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.23 or more per hour.

    Is Syracuse above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Syracuse, NY is 0.1% 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 Syracuse?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $48,930 per year in Syracuse, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,330.