How much does a chemist make in Providence?
$100,700a year
Median yearly pay for chemists in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $48.43 an hour or $8,394 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.43
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 36 of 212
- Jobs in the area
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,510Median: $100,700Highest 10%: $157,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,510 | $30.53 | |
| 25th | $81,310 | $39.09 | |
| Median | $100,700 | $48.43 | |
| 75th | $124,800 | $59.98 | |
| 90th | $157,900 | $75.93 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for chemists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Scientist | $180,500 |
| Physicist | $155,200 |
| Psychologist | $131,300 |
| Geoscientist | $120,200 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $108,900 |
| Medical Scientist | $106,700 |
| Epidemiologist | $105,900 |
| Biological Scientist | $101,800 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $98,320 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $97,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $48.43 ($100,700 a year).
Do chemists make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $100,700 against $91,240 nationally, 10% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $101,700, so Providence pays 1% less.
Where does Providence rank for chemist pay?
36 of 212 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemist make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $63,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $157,900 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.