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How much does a chemist make in Mobile?

$102,600a year

Median yearly pay for chemists in the Mobile, AL metro area. That is $49.33 an hour or $8,550 a month.

Hourly
$49.33
Vs. national median
+12%
Rank among cities
32 of 212
Jobs in the area
90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,830Median: $102,600Highest 10%: $132,900
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$65,830$31.65
25th$77,950$37.48
Median$102,600$49.33
75th$108,900$52.35
90th$132,900$63.88

Other cities in Alabama

Median yearly pay for chemists.

Decatur, AL$109,100
Huntsville, AL$101,500
Birmingham, AL$82,790
Montgomery, AL$81,700
Chemist salary in Alabama Chemist salary in all states

Related jobs in Mobile

Same field, median yearly pay.

Medical Scientist$105,300
Biological Scientist$97,470
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$85,600
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist$80,110
Environmental Scientist and Specialist$74,260
Chemical Technician$62,040
Occupational Health and Safety Technician$55,820
Environmental Science and Protection Technician$44,790
Geological Technician$34,940
Salaries for every job in Mobile, AL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a chemist make an hour in Mobile?

The median hourly pay in the Mobile, AL metro area is $49.33 ($102,600 a year).

Do chemists make more in Mobile than the national average?

Yes: $102,600 against $91,240 nationally, 12% more.

How does Mobile compare with the rest of Alabama?

The median in Alabama is $97,830, so Mobile pays 5% more.

Where does Mobile rank for chemist pay?

32 of 212 metro areas with data.

How much does a chemist make starting out in Mobile?

The lowest-paid 10% make $65,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $132,900 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.