Chemists Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $65,660 -22% vs national
Median hourly $31.57
10th percentile $44,150
90th percentile $98,320
Employed locally 320
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,150
    25th
    $55,400
    50th (median)
    $65,660
    75th
    $87,550
    90th
    $98,320

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 92% Median Chemists salary is 8% 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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $86,890
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $61,980
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,260
    Forensic Science Technicians $57,950
    Biological Technicians $46,840
    School Psychologists $82,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Tampa?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Tampa, FL is $31.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.12 or more per hour.

    Is Tampa above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Tampa, FL is 22% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $44,150 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,400.