How much does a chemist make in Arizona?
$81,730a year
Median yearly pay for chemists in Arizona. That is $39.29 an hour or $6,811 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.29
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,520Median: $81,730Highest 10%: $135,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,520 | $25.73 | |
| 25th | $62,350 | $29.98 | |
| Median | $81,730 | $39.29 | |
| 75th | $119,400 | $57.40 | |
| 90th | $135,900 | $65.36 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Phoenix, AZ | $78,060 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemists.
| 34. Missouri | $82,800 |
| 35. Florida | $82,740 |
| 36. North Carolina | $82,620 |
| 37. Arizona | $81,730 |
| 38. Nevada | $81,170 |
| 39. Utah | $80,770 |
| 40. Mississippi | $80,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $39.29 ($81,730 a year).
Do chemists make more in Arizona than the national average?
No: $81,730 against $91,240 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Arizona rank for chemist pay?
Arizona ranks 37 of 51 states.
Which city in Arizona pays chemists the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $78,060 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.