Chemists Salary in Alabama
Chemists in Alabama earn a median of $97,830 a year, +7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $97,830
- vs. U.S. median
- +7% ($91,240)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 700
Pay range in Alabama
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,050; the top 10% earn over $150,410. Nationally the range is $58,460 to $160,830.
States ranked near Alabama
Similar jobs in Alabama
- Chemical Technicians$58,150 median in Alabama
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$60,170 median in Alabama
- Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians$66,510 median in Alabama (broader BLS group)
- Quality Control Analysts$59,500 median in Alabama (broader BLS group)
- Non-Destructive Testing Specialists$74,650 median in Alabama (broader BLS group)
- Biological Technicians$49,220 median in Alabama
Chemists pay in Alabama
How much do chemists make in Alabama?
The median is $97,830 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,050 and the top 10% earn over $150,410. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alabama a good state for chemists?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 51 (+7% vs. the national median of $91,240). Living costs are not included.