Chemists pay in Arizona
In Arizona, the median pay for chemists is $39.29 an hour ($81,730 a year). About 870 people work in this job there.
That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($91,240). Arizona ranks 37th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for chemists in Arizona
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $25.73 | $53,520 |
| 25% of workers | $29.98 | $62,350 |
| Half of workers (median) | $39.29 | $81,730 |
| 75% of workers | $57.40 | $119,390 |
| 90% of workers | $65.36 | $135,940 |
Chemists pay in Arizona metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler | $78,060 | 570 |
Arizona unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for chemists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +6.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 5,900 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Arizona
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $80,600 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $85,190 |
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