How much does a chemist make in Idaho Falls?
$85,810a year
Median yearly pay for chemists in the Idaho Falls, ID metro area. That is $41.25 an hour or $7,151 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.25
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 102 of 212
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,480Median: $85,810Highest 10%: $134,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,480 | $28.12 | |
| 25th | $58,490 | $28.12 | |
| Median | $85,810 | $41.25 | |
| 75th | $134,900 | $64.83 | |
| 90th | $134,900 | $64.83 |
Other cities in Idaho
Median yearly pay for chemists.
| Boise City, ID | $78,930 |
Related jobs in Idaho Falls
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $135,200 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $90,600 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $72,360 |
| Agricultural Technician | $48,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make an hour in Idaho Falls?
The median hourly pay in the Idaho Falls, ID metro area is $41.25 ($85,810 a year).
Do chemists make more in Idaho Falls than the national average?
No: $85,810 against $91,240 nationally, 6% less.
How does Idaho Falls compare with the rest of Idaho?
The median in Idaho is $78,000, so Idaho Falls pays 10% more.
Where does Idaho Falls rank for chemist pay?
102 of 212 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemist make starting out in Idaho Falls?
The lowest-paid 10% make $58,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $134,900 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.