How much does a chemist make in Phoenix?
$78,060a year
Median yearly pay for chemists in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $37.53 an hour or $6,505 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.53
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 164 of 212
- Jobs in the area
- 570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,710Median: $78,060Highest 10%: $139,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,710 | $24.38 | |
| 25th | $61,610 | $29.62 | |
| Median | $78,060 | $37.53 | |
| 75th | $106,300 | $51.13 | |
| 90th | $139,300 | $66.95 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for chemists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Psychologist | $137,700 |
| Physicist | $130,500 |
| Economist | $125,200 |
| Life Scientist | $124,300 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $115,600 |
| Medical Scientist | $108,400 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $107,500 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $98,520 |
| Biological Scientist | $95,780 |
| School Psychologist | $93,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $37.53 ($78,060 a year).
Do chemists make more in Phoenix than the national average?
No: $78,060 against $91,240 nationally, 14% less.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $81,730, so Phoenix pays 4% less.
Where does Phoenix rank for chemist pay?
164 of 212 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemist make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $139,300 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.