How much does a chemist make in Tallahassee?
$53,000a year
Median yearly pay for chemists in the Tallahassee, FL metro area. That is $25.48 an hour or $4,417 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.48
- Vs. national median
- -42%
- Rank among cities
- 209 of 212
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,340Median: $53,000Highest 10%: $98,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,340 | $22.28 | |
| 25th | $50,730 | $24.39 | |
| Median | $53,000 | $25.48 | |
| 75th | $59,970 | $28.83 | |
| 90th | $98,290 | $47.25 |
Other cities in Florida
Median yearly pay for chemists.
| Palm Bay, FL | $123,800 |
| Miami, FL | $83,180 |
| Lakeland, FL | $81,640 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $81,330 |
| Tampa, FL | $76,830 |
| Orlando, FL | $73,100 |
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Salaries for every job in Tallahassee, FLFrequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make an hour in Tallahassee?
The median hourly pay in the Tallahassee, FL metro area is $25.48 ($53,000 a year).
Do chemists make more in Tallahassee than the national average?
No: $53,000 against $91,240 nationally, 42% less.
How does Tallahassee compare with the rest of Florida?
The median in Florida is $82,740, so Tallahassee pays 36% less.
Where does Tallahassee rank for chemist pay?
209 of 212 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemist make starting out in Tallahassee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,290 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.