Chemists Salary in Urban Honolulu, HI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Urban Honolulu, HI

Median annual salary $83,380 -0.9% vs national
Median hourly $40.09
10th percentile $60,900
90th percentile $124,400
Employed locally 130
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,900
    25th
    $68,500
    50th (median)
    $83,380
    75th
    $105,770
    90th
    $124,400

    Urban Honolulu economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $104,264 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 80% Median Chemists salary is 20% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $145,430
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $100,720
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $99,610
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $94,940
    Washington $92,860
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $89,120

    Related occupations in Urban Honolulu, HI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $44,820
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $75,050
    Biological Technicians $46,030
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $89,990
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $105,310
    Urban and Regional Planners $80,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Urban Honolulu?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Urban Honolulu, HI is $40.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.42 or more per hour.

    Is Urban Honolulu above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Urban Honolulu, HI is 0.9% 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 Urban Honolulu?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $60,900 per year in Urban Honolulu, HI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,500.