Chemists pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for chemists is $37.06 an hour ($77,090 a year). About 6,800 people work in this job there.
That is 16% lower than the U.S. median ($91,240). Pennsylvania ranks 45th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for chemists in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.94 | $49,800 |
| 25% of workers | $30.02 | $62,430 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.06 | $77,090 |
| 75% of workers | $48.82 | $101,550 |
| 90% of workers | $69.65 | $144,860 |
Chemists pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| State College | $107,890 | 50 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $95,440 | 4,520 |
| York-Hanover | $94,200 | 160 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $88,530 | 80 |
| Reading | $81,520 | 90 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $79,600 | 400 |
| Pittsburgh | $74,200 | 980 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $73,670 | 160 |
| Johnstown | $59,920 | 90 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $76,110 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $84,180 |
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