Chemists pay in Columbus

In Columbus (OH), the median pay for chemists is $45.27 an hour ($94,170 a year). About 1,170 people work in this job there.

$45.27Median hourly pay

$71,850–$121,300Middle half of workers, yearly

1,170People in this job in Columbus (OH)

That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($91,240). It is 10% higher than the Ohio median ($85,270).

Pay range for chemists in Columbus (OH)

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$29.13	$60,600
25% of workers	$34.54	$71,850
Half of workers (median)	$45.27	$94,170
75% of workers	$58.32	$121,300
90% of workers	$64.82	$134,820

Chemists pay in Ohio metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek	$104,510	230
Cincinnati	$96,170	930
Columbus (this page)	$94,170	1,170
Cleveland	$82,020	680
Akron	$78,990	200
Toledo	$78,250	150
Canton-Massillon	$76,660	50
Lima	$72,570	100
Youngstown-Warren	$65,170	30

Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (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)

Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.