Chemists pay in Florida
In Florida, the median pay for chemists is $39.78 an hour ($82,740 a year). About 1,490 people work in this job there.
That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($91,240). Florida ranks 35th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for chemists in Florida
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.14 | $50,200 |
| 25% of workers | $29.32 | $60,980 |
| Half of workers (median) | $39.78 | $82,740 |
| 75% of workers | $52.23 | $108,640 |
| 90% of workers | $72.52 | $150,840 |
Chemists pay in Florida metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $123,840 | 50 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin | $105,770 | 30 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent | $97,470 | 40 |
| Gainesville | $96,110 | 30 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $90,640 | 30 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $83,180 | 440 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $82,850 | 40 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $81,640 | 60 |
| Jacksonville | $81,330 | 120 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $76,830 | 240 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $73,100 | 130 |
| Tallahassee | $53,000 | 60 |
Florida unemployment rate: 4.5% (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 Florida
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $60,830 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $95,140 |
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