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How much does a chemist make in Utah?

$80,770a year

Median yearly pay for chemists in Utah. That is $38.83 an hour or $6,731 a month.

Hourly
$38.83
Vs. national median
-11%
Rank among states
39 of 51
Jobs in the state
910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,350Median: $80,770Highest 10%: $130,000
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$54,350$26.13
25th$63,610$30.58
Median$80,770$38.83
75th$101,600$48.83
90th$130,000$62.50

Cities in Utah

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Ogden, UT$90,740
Salt Lake City, UT$79,980
Provo, UT$78,020
Salaries for every job in Utah

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for chemists.

36. North Carolina$82,620
37. Arizona$81,730
38. Nevada$81,170
39. Utah$80,770
40. Mississippi$80,060
41. South Carolina$79,670
42. Indiana$78,770
Chemist salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a chemist make an hour in Utah?

The median hourly pay in Utah is $38.83 ($80,770 a year).

Do chemists make more in Utah than the national average?

No: $80,770 against $91,240 nationally, 11% less.

Where does Utah rank for chemist pay?

Utah ranks 39 of 51 states.

Which city in Utah pays chemists the most?

Ogden, UT, with a median of $90,740 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.