How much does a chemist make in Athens?
$118,000a year
Median yearly pay for chemists in the Athens-Clarke County, GA metro area. That is $56.73 an hour or $9,833 a month.
- Hourly
- $56.73
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 212
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,500Median: $118,000Highest 10%: $151,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,500 | $31.01 | |
| 25th | $82,990 | $39.90 | |
| Median | $118,000 | $56.73 | |
| 75th | $130,000 | $62.50 | |
| 90th | $151,900 | $73.04 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for chemists.
| Savannah, GA | $103,400 |
| Atlanta, GA | $97,930 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $92,490 |
| Augusta, GA | $72,340 |
Related jobs in Athens
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Microbiologist | $112,400 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $83,650 |
| Biological Scientist | $83,390 |
| Biological Technician | $64,360 |
| Social Science Research Assistant | $52,890 |
| Life | $42,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make an hour in Athens?
The median hourly pay in the Athens-Clarke County, GA metro area is $56.73 ($118,000 a year).
Do chemists make more in Athens than the national average?
Yes: $118,000 against $91,240 nationally, 29% more.
How does Athens compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $92,750, so Athens pays 27% more.
Where does Athens rank for chemist pay?
13 of 212 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemist make starting out in Athens?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $151,900 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.