Chemists Salary in Florida
Chemists in Florida earn a median of $82,740 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $82,740
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($91,240)
- Rank among states
- 35 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,490
Pay range in Florida
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,200; the top 10% earn over $150,840. Nationally the range is $58,460 to $160,830.
States ranked near Florida
Similar jobs in Florida
- Chemical Technicians$54,050 median in Florida
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$51,970 median in Florida
- Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians$61,350 median in Florida (broader BLS group)
- Quality Control Analysts$63,180 median in Florida (broader BLS group)
- Materials Scientists$102,340 median in Florida
- Non-Destructive Testing Specialists$70,500 median in Florida (broader BLS group)
Chemists pay in Florida
How much do chemists make in Florida?
The median is $82,740 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,200 and the top 10% earn over $150,840. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Florida a good state for chemists?
On pay alone it ranks 35 of 51 (−9% vs. the national median of $91,240). Living costs are not included.