Chemists pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for chemists is $46.47 an hour ($96,650 a year). About 1,640 people work in this job there.
That is 6% higher than the U.S. median ($91,240). Virginia ranks 21st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for chemists in Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $25.42 | $52,870 |
| 25% of workers | $31.72 | $65,980 |
| Half of workers (median) | $46.47 | $96,650 |
| 75% of workers | $65.70 | $136,660 |
| 90% of workers | $79.92 | $166,230 |
Chemists pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford | $96,650 | 80 |
| Richmond | $87,580 | 320 |
| Charlottesville | $87,260 | 90 |
| Roanoke | $86,720 | 50 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $81,990 | 200 |
| Lynchburg | $63,960 | 50 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (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 Virginia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $82,230 |
| Physicists | $145,040 |
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