Chemists Salary in Vallejo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Vallejo, CA

Median annual salary $97,300 +15.6% vs national
Median hourly $46.78
10th percentile $55,460
90th percentile $133,550
Employed locally 60
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,460
    25th
    $75,320
    50th (median)
    $97,300
    75th
    $117,990
    90th
    $133,550

    Vallejo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $99,994 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 97% Median Chemists salary is 3% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $130,830
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,190
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $109,960
    Decatur, AL $103,360
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $100,720
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $98,600

    Related occupations in Vallejo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $143,370
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $100,000
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $80,710
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $158,810
    Chemical Technicians $58,320
    School Psychologists $109,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Vallejo?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Vallejo, CA is $46.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.98 or more per hour.

    Is Vallejo above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Vallejo, CA is 15.6% 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 Vallejo?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $55,460 per year in Vallejo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,320.