How much does a chemist make in Pennsylvania?
$77,090a year
Median yearly pay for chemists in Pennsylvania. That is $37.06 an hour or $6,424 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.06
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,800Median: $77,090Highest 10%: $144,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,800 | $23.94 | |
| 25th | $62,430 | $30.01 | |
| Median | $77,090 | $37.06 | |
| 75th | $101,600 | $48.82 | |
| 90th | $144,900 | $69.64 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| State College, PA | $107,900 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $95,440 |
| York, PA | $94,200 |
| Scranton, PA | $88,530 |
| Reading, PA | $81,520 |
| Allentown, PA | $79,600 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $74,200 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $73,670 |
| Johnstown, PA | $59,920 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemists.
| 42. Indiana | $78,770 |
| 43. Wisconsin | $78,730 |
| 44. Idaho | $78,000 |
| 45. Pennsylvania | $77,090 |
| 46. Arkansas | $75,570 |
| 47. Oklahoma | $74,960 |
| 48. Nebraska | $74,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $37.06 ($77,090 a year).
Do chemists make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $77,090 against $91,240 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for chemist pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 45 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays chemists the most?
State College, PA, with a median of $107,900 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.