How much does a chemist make in Montgomery?
$81,700a year
Median yearly pay for chemists in the Montgomery, AL metro area. That is $39.28 an hour or $6,808 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.28
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among cities
- 132 of 212
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,240Median: $81,700Highest 10%: $133,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,240 | $24.15 | |
| 25th | $70,710 | $34.00 | |
| Median | $81,700 | $39.28 | |
| 75th | $106,800 | $51.35 | |
| 90th | $133,100 | $64.01 |
Other cities in Alabama
Median yearly pay for chemists.
| Decatur, AL | $109,100 |
| Mobile, AL | $102,600 |
| Huntsville, AL | $101,500 |
| Birmingham, AL | $82,790 |
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Salaries for every job in Montgomery, ALFrequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make an hour in Montgomery?
The median hourly pay in the Montgomery, AL metro area is $39.28 ($81,700 a year).
Do chemists make more in Montgomery than the national average?
No: $81,700 against $91,240 nationally, 10% less.
How does Montgomery compare with the rest of Alabama?
The median in Alabama is $97,830, so Montgomery pays 16% less.
Where does Montgomery rank for chemist pay?
132 of 212 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemist make starting out in Montgomery?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $133,100 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.