Chemists Salary in Visalia, CA

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

Median annual salary $87,570 +4.1% vs national
Median hourly $42.10
10th percentile $52,180
90th percentile $128,490
Employed locally 30
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,180
    25th
    $61,670
    50th (median)
    $87,570
    75th
    $109,180
    90th
    $128,490

    Visalia economic context

    Unemployment rate 10.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 126% Median Chemists salary is 26% above 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 Visalia, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Food Science Technicians $48,560
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $54,310
    School Psychologists $125,680
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $129,480
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $80,700
    Food Scientists and Technologists $81,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Visalia?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Visalia, CA is $42.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.77 or more per hour.

    Is Visalia above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Visalia, CA is 4.1% 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 Visalia?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $52,180 per year in Visalia, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,670.