Chemists Salary in York, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • York-Hanover, PA

Median annual salary $81,490 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $39.18
10th percentile $47,010
90th percentile $136,200
Employed locally 120
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,010
    25th
    $59,370
    50th (median)
    $81,490
    75th
    $102,320
    90th
    $136,200

    York economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,238 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 99% Median Chemists salary is 1% 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
    Lexington Park, MD $125,820
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $124,440
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $110,300
    State College, PA $102,050
    Spartanburg, SC $98,990
    Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $86,750

    Related occupations in York, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $76,650
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $106,520
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $73,100
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $49,000
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $60,750
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $82,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in York?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in York, PA is $39.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.57 or more per hour.

    Is York above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in York, PA is 3.2% 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 York?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $47,010 per year in York, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,370.