How much does a chemist make in Columbus?
$94,170a year
Median yearly pay for chemists in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $45.27 an hour or $7,848 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.27
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 66 of 212
- Jobs in the area
- 1,170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,600Median: $94,170Highest 10%: $134,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,600 | $29.13 | |
| 25th | $71,850 | $34.54 | |
| Median | $94,170 | $45.27 | |
| 75th | $121,300 | $58.32 | |
| 90th | $134,800 | $64.82 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for chemists.
| Dayton, OH | $104,500 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $96,170 |
| Cleveland, OH | $82,020 |
| Akron, OH | $78,990 |
| Toledo, OH | $78,250 |
| Canton, OH | $76,660 |
| Lima, OH | $72,570 |
Related jobs in Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $170,400 |
| Psychologist | $127,100 |
| Materials Scientist | $104,400 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $104,400 |
| School Psychologist | $100,700 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $98,920 |
| Hydrologist | $98,200 |
| Medical Scientist | $84,300 |
| Geoscientist | $84,140 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $83,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $45.27 ($94,170 a year).
Do chemists make more in Columbus than the national average?
Yes: $94,170 against $91,240 nationally, 3% more.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $85,270, so Columbus pays 10% more.
Where does Columbus rank for chemist pay?
66 of 212 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemist make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $134,800 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.