Chemists Salary in Worcester, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Worcester, MA

Median annual salary $99,280 +18% vs national
Median hourly $47.73
10th percentile $50,040
90th percentile $155,230
Employed locally 340
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,040
    25th
    $67,230
    50th (median)
    $99,280
    75th
    $127,370
    90th
    $155,230

    Worcester economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,561 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 106% Median Chemists salary is 6% 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
    Maryland $131,910
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $130,830
    Massachusetts $126,970
    Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $104,620
    Springfield, MA $104,000
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $102,140

    Related occupations in Worcester, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biochemists and Biophysicists $129,130
    Biological Technicians $65,960
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $108,080
    Chemical Technicians $60,040
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $87,380
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $87,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Worcester?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Worcester, MA is $47.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.89 or more per hour.

    Is Worcester above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Worcester, MA is 18% 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 Worcester?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $50,040 per year in Worcester, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,230.