How much does a chemist make in Ohio?
$85,270a year
Median yearly pay for chemists in Ohio. That is $41.00 an hour or $7,106 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.00
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,010Median: $85,270Highest 10%: $134,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,010 | $28.37 | |
| 25th | $69,470 | $33.40 | |
| Median | $85,270 | $41.00 | |
| 75th | $109,800 | $52.77 | |
| 90th | $134,800 | $64.82 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dayton, OH | $104,500 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $96,170 |
| Columbus, OH | $94,170 |
| Cleveland, OH | $82,020 |
| Akron, OH | $78,990 |
| Toledo, OH | $78,250 |
| Canton, OH | $76,660 |
| Huntington, WV | $76,110 |
| Lima, OH | $72,570 |
| Youngstown, OH | $65,170 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemists.
| 25. Vermont | $86,120 |
| 26. Iowa | $86,100 |
| 27. West Virginia | $85,560 |
| 28. Ohio | $85,270 |
| 29. Illinois | $85,230 |
| 30. New Jersey | $84,450 |
| 31. Hawaii | $84,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $41.00 ($85,270 a year).
Do chemists make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $85,270 against $91,240 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Ohio rank for chemist pay?
Ohio ranks 28 of 51 states.
Which city in Ohio pays chemists the most?
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH, with a median of $104,500 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.