How much does a chemist make in Dayton?
$104,500a year
Median yearly pay for chemists in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area. That is $50.25 an hour or $8,709 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.25
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 29 of 212
- Jobs in the area
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,120Median: $104,500Highest 10%: $164,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,120 | $29.87 | |
| 25th | $81,850 | $39.35 | |
| Median | $104,500 | $50.25 | |
| 75th | $141,000 | $67.77 | |
| 90th | $164,100 | $78.87 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for chemists.
| Cincinnati, OH | $96,170 |
| Columbus, OH | $94,170 |
| Cleveland, OH | $82,020 |
| Akron, OH | $78,990 |
| Toledo, OH | $78,250 |
| Canton, OH | $76,660 |
| Lima, OH | $72,570 |
Related jobs in Dayton
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $151,100 |
| Physical Scientist | $142,100 |
| Psychologist | $133,900 |
| Biological Scientist | $127,000 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $120,200 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $115,700 |
| Medical Scientist | $103,700 |
| School Psychologist | $103,500 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $88,990 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $87,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make an hour in Dayton?
The median hourly pay in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area is $50.25 ($104,500 a year).
Do chemists make more in Dayton than the national average?
Yes: $104,500 against $91,240 nationally, 15% more.
How does Dayton compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $85,270, so Dayton pays 23% more.
Where does Dayton rank for chemist pay?
29 of 212 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemist make starting out in Dayton?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $164,100 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.