How much does a chemist make in York?
$94,200a year
Median yearly pay for chemists in the York-Hanover, PA metro area. That is $45.29 an hour or $7,850 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.29
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 65 of 212
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,490Median: $94,200Highest 10%: $144,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,490 | $27.64 | |
| 25th | $72,060 | $34.64 | |
| Median | $94,200 | $45.29 | |
| 75th | $127,400 | $61.26 | |
| 90th | $144,700 | $69.57 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for chemists.
| State College, PA | $107,900 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $95,440 |
| Scranton, PA | $88,530 |
| Reading, PA | $81,520 |
| Allentown, PA | $79,600 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $74,200 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $73,670 |
| Johnstown, PA | $59,920 |
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Salaries for every job in York, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make an hour in York?
The median hourly pay in the York-Hanover, PA metro area is $45.29 ($94,200 a year).
Do chemists make more in York than the national average?
Yes: $94,200 against $91,240 nationally, 3% more.
How does York compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $77,090, so York pays 22% more.
Where does York rank for chemist pay?
65 of 212 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemist make starting out in York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $57,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $144,700 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.