How much does a chemist make in New York?
$90,600a year
Median yearly pay for chemists in New York. That is $43.56 an hour or $7,550 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.56
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,100Median: $90,600Highest 10%: $155,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,100 | $29.38 | |
| 25th | $75,830 | $36.46 | |
| Median | $90,600 | $43.56 | |
| 75th | $122,000 | $58.65 | |
| 90th | $155,200 | $74.61 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Albany, NY | $110,900 |
| Ithaca, NY | $91,330 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $87,130 |
| New York, NY | $85,150 |
| Buffalo, NY | $84,510 |
| Rochester, NY | $84,030 |
| Syracuse, NY | $82,410 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemists.
| 20. North Dakota | $97,330 |
| 21. Virginia | $96,650 |
| 22. Georgia | $92,750 |
| 23. New York | $90,600 |
| 24. Tennessee | $87,930 |
| 25. Vermont | $86,120 |
| 26. Iowa | $86,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $43.56 ($90,600 a year).
Do chemists make more in New York than the national average?
No: $90,600 against $91,240 nationally, 1% less.
Where does New York rank for chemist pay?
New York ranks 23 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays chemists the most?
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY, with a median of $110,900 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.