Chemists Salary in Tallahassee, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tallahassee, FL

Median annual salary $51,000 -39.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.52
10th percentile $44,820
90th percentile $92,400
Employed locally 60
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,820
    25th
    $49,250
    50th (median)
    $51,000
    75th
    $56,410
    90th
    $92,400

    Tallahassee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,078 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 81% Median Chemists salary is 19% 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
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $124,440
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $105,770
    Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $90,640
    Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $86,750
    Gainesville, FL $77,270
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $75,790

    Related occupations in Tallahassee, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $51,000
    Biological Scientists, All Other $54,640
    Urban and Regional Planners $54,890
    Forensic Science Technicians $56,370
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $49,030
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $74,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Tallahassee?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Tallahassee, FL is $24.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.25 or more per hour.

    Is Tallahassee above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Tallahassee, FL is 39.4% 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 Tallahassee?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $44,820 per year in Tallahassee, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,250.