How much does a chemist make in New Jersey?
$84,450a year
Median yearly pay for chemists in New Jersey. That is $40.60 an hour or $7,038 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.60
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,910Median: $84,450Highest 10%: $144,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,910 | $29.28 | |
| 25th | $75,050 | $36.08 | |
| Median | $84,450 | $40.60 | |
| 75th | $109,500 | $52.63 | |
| 90th | $144,000 | $69.25 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Atlantic City, NJ | $105,600 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $95,440 |
| New York, NY | $85,150 |
| Trenton, NJ | $81,500 |
| Allentown, PA | $79,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemists.
| 27. West Virginia | $85,560 |
| 28. Ohio | $85,270 |
| 29. Illinois | $85,230 |
| 30. New Jersey | $84,450 |
| 31. Hawaii | $84,150 |
| 32. Kentucky | $84,090 |
| 33. Kansas | $82,820 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $40.60 ($84,450 a year).
Do chemists make more in New Jersey than the national average?
No: $84,450 against $91,240 nationally, 7% less.
Where does New Jersey rank for chemist pay?
New Jersey ranks 30 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays chemists the most?
Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ, with a median of $105,600 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.