Chemists Salary in Idaho
Chemists in Idaho earn a median of $78,000 a year, −15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $78,000
- vs. U.S. median
- −15% ($91,240)
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 320
Pay range in Idaho
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,230; the top 10% earn over $134,850. Nationally the range is $58,460 to $160,830.
States ranked near Idaho
Similar jobs in Idaho
- Chemical Technicians$54,560 median in Idaho
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$62,240 median in Idaho
- Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians$63,150 median in Idaho (broader BLS group)
- Quality Control Analysts$50,600 median in Idaho (broader BLS group)
- Non-Destructive Testing Specialists$65,790 median in Idaho (broader BLS group)
- Biological Technicians$42,130 median in Idaho
Chemists pay in Idaho
How much do chemists make in Idaho?
The median is $78,000 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,230 and the top 10% earn over $134,850. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Idaho a good state for chemists?
On pay alone it ranks 44 of 51 (−15% vs. the national median of $91,240). Living costs are not included.