Chemists Salary in New York
Chemists in New York earn a median of $90,600 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $90,600
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($91,240)
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,230
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,100; the top 10% earn over $155,190. Nationally the range is $58,460 to $160,830.
States ranked near New York
Similar jobs in New York
- Chemical Technicians$60,900 median in New York
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$62,540 median in New York
- Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians$70,290 median in New York (broader BLS group)
- Quality Control Analysts$63,810 median in New York (broader BLS group)
- Materials Scientists$131,740 median in New York
- Non-Destructive Testing Specialists$65,530 median in New York (broader BLS group)
Chemists pay in New York
How much do chemists make in New York?
The median is $90,600 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,100 and the top 10% earn over $155,190. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for chemists?
On pay alone it ranks 23 of 51 (−1% vs. the national median of $91,240). Living costs are not included.