Chemists Salary in Pennsylvania
Chemists in Pennsylvania earn a median of $77,090 a year, −16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $77,090
- vs. U.S. median
- −16% ($91,240)
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,800
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,800; the top 10% earn over $144,860. Nationally the range is $58,460 to $160,830.
States ranked near Pennsylvania
Similar jobs in Pennsylvania
- Chemical Technicians$59,420 median in Pennsylvania
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$59,920 median in Pennsylvania
- Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians$65,260 median in Pennsylvania (broader BLS group)
- Quality Control Analysts$57,680 median in Pennsylvania (broader BLS group)
- Materials Scientists$106,920 median in Pennsylvania
- Non-Destructive Testing Specialists$68,930 median in Pennsylvania (broader BLS group)
Chemists pay in Pennsylvania
How much do chemists make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $77,090 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,800 and the top 10% earn over $144,860. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for chemists?
On pay alone it ranks 45 of 51 (−16% vs. the national median of $91,240). Living costs are not included.