How much does a chemist make in Albany?
$110,900a year
Median yearly pay for chemists in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $53.33 an hour or $9,243 a month.
- Hourly
- $53.33
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 212
- Jobs in the area
- 400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $72,770Median: $110,900Highest 10%: $179,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $72,770 | $34.99 | |
| 25th | $86,890 | $41.77 | |
| Median | $110,900 | $53.33 | |
| 75th | $139,500 | $67.06 | |
| 90th | $179,700 | $86.38 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for chemists.
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $87,130 |
| New York, NY | $85,150 |
| Buffalo, NY | $84,510 |
| Rochester, NY | $84,030 |
| Syracuse, NY | $82,410 |
Related jobs in Albany
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $159,200 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $134,100 |
| Materials Scientist | $132,700 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $106,400 |
| Epidemiologist | $104,300 |
| Physical Scientist | $99,460 |
| Economist | $99,200 |
| Medical Scientist | $95,800 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $94,510 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $93,660 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $53.33 ($110,900 a year).
Do chemists make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $110,900 against $91,240 nationally, 22% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $90,600, so Albany pays 22% more.
Where does Albany rank for chemist pay?
15 of 212 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemist make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $72,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $179,700 or more.
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.