Chemists Salary in Trenton, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Trenton-Princeton, NJ

Median annual salary $86,090 +2.3% vs national
Median hourly $41.39
10th percentile $60,430
90th percentile $164,940
Employed locally 640
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,430
    25th
    $64,380
    50th (median)
    $86,090
    75th
    $128,710
    90th
    $164,940

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 89% Median Chemists salary is 11% 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
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $90,570
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $84,510
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $76,620
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $73,570

    Related occupations in Trenton, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $77,610
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $126,990
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $96,620
    Biochemists and Biophysicists $103,100
    Physical Scientists, All Other $102,350
    Biological Technicians $74,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Trenton?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Trenton, NJ is $41.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.38 or more per hour.

    Is Trenton above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Trenton, NJ is 2.3% 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 Trenton?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $60,430 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,380.