How much does a chemist make in Delaware?
$129,900a year
Median yearly pay for chemists in Delaware. That is $62.43 an hour or $10,820 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.43
- Vs. national median
- +42%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,500Median: $129,900Highest 10%: $170,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,500 | $38.70 | |
| 25th | $100,800 | $48.46 | |
| Median | $129,900 | $62.43 | |
| 75th | $139,800 | $67.22 | |
| 90th | $170,300 | $81.87 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $95,440 |
| Dover, DE | $79,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemists.
| 1. District of Columbia | $149,900 |
| 2. Maryland | $140,700 |
| 3. Delaware | $129,900 |
| 4. New Mexico | $127,000 |
| 5. Massachusetts | $125,000 |
| 6. Alaska | $106,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $62.43 ($129,900 a year).
Do chemists make more in Delaware than the national average?
Yes: $129,900 against $91,240 nationally, 42% more.
Where does Delaware rank for chemist pay?
Delaware ranks 3 of 51 states.
Which city in Delaware pays chemists the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $95,440 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.