How much does a chemist make in Alabama?
$97,830a year
Median yearly pay for chemists in Alabama. That is $47.03 an hour or $8,153 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.03
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,050Median: $97,830Highest 10%: $150,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,050 | $29.35 | |
| 25th | $73,500 | $35.34 | |
| Median | $97,830 | $47.03 | |
| 75th | $126,200 | $60.67 | |
| 90th | $150,400 | $72.31 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Decatur, AL | $109,100 |
| Mobile, AL | $102,600 |
| Huntsville, AL | $101,500 |
| Birmingham, AL | $82,790 |
| Montgomery, AL | $81,700 |
| Auburn, AL | $79,530 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemists.
| 14. Minnesota | $99,280 |
| 15. Connecticut | $98,140 |
| 16. California | $97,860 |
| 17. Alabama | $97,830 |
| 18. Michigan | $97,440 |
| 19. Washington | $97,420 |
| 20. North Dakota | $97,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $47.03 ($97,830 a year).
Do chemists make more in Alabama than the national average?
Yes: $97,830 against $91,240 nationally, 7% more.
Where does Alabama rank for chemist pay?
Alabama ranks 17 of 51 states.
Which city in Alabama pays chemists the most?
Decatur, AL, with a median of $109,100 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.