How much does a chemist make in Connecticut?
$98,140a year
Median yearly pay for chemists in Connecticut. That is $47.18 an hour or $8,178 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.18
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,230Median: $98,140Highest 10%: $144,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,230 | $31.36 | |
| 25th | $78,500 | $37.74 | |
| Median | $98,140 | $47.18 | |
| 75th | $126,700 | $60.93 | |
| 90th | $144,700 | $69.59 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Norwich, CT | $121,800 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $99,530 |
| New Haven, CT | $97,610 |
| Hartford, CT | $90,010 |
| Waterbury, CT | $83,420 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemists.
| 12. New Hampshire | $100,100 |
| 13. Texas | $99,640 |
| 14. Minnesota | $99,280 |
| 15. Connecticut | $98,140 |
| 16. California | $97,860 |
| 17. Alabama | $97,830 |
| 18. Michigan | $97,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $47.18 ($98,140 a year).
Do chemists make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $98,140 against $91,240 nationally, 8% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for chemist pay?
Connecticut ranks 15 of 51 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays chemists the most?
Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT, with a median of $121,800 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.