How much does a chemist make in Richmond?
$87,580a year
Median yearly pay for chemists in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $42.11 an hour or $7,298 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.11
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 88 of 212
- Jobs in the area
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,840Median: $87,580Highest 10%: $162,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,840 | $25.40 | |
| 25th | $63,170 | $30.37 | |
| Median | $87,580 | $42.11 | |
| 75th | $122,100 | $58.71 | |
| 90th | $162,500 | $78.13 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for chemists.
| Washington, DC | $144,700 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $96,650 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $87,260 |
| Roanoke, VA | $86,720 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $81,990 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $63,960 |
Related jobs in Richmond
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Psychologist | $152,100 |
| Nuclear Technician | $122,200 |
| Economist | $112,300 |
| Microbiologist | $90,930 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $85,030 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $83,420 |
| Epidemiologist | $82,460 |
| School Psychologist | $82,440 |
| Geoscientist | $80,490 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $80,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $42.11 ($87,580 a year).
Do chemists make more in Richmond than the national average?
No: $87,580 against $91,240 nationally, 4% less.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $96,650, so Richmond pays 9% less.
Where does Richmond rank for chemist pay?
88 of 212 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemist make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $162,500 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.