Chemists salary
in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
- Middle 50%
- $67,590–$108,830
- vs U.S. median
- -1%
- Metro rank
- #32 of 68
Chemists in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro earn a median of $90,010 a year, based on BLS estimates for 340 jobs (May 2025). That is 1% below the U.S. median of $91,240 and 8% below the CT statewide median of $98,140. It ranks #32 of 68 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE340 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Chemists pay in other CT metros
3 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $121,770 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $99,530 |
| New Haven, CT | $97,610 |
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Questions
What is the average Chemists salary in Hartford?
The BLS median is $90,010 a year (May 2025). Half of the 340 jobs pay between $67,590 and $108,830. The 10th percentile is $55,140 and the 90th is $126,730.
Is Hartford a high-paying metro for Chemists?
That is 1% below the U.S. median of $91,240 and 8% below the CT statewide median of $98,140. It ranks #32 of 68 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Chemists make an hour in Hartford?
About $43.27 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $90,010 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $32.50–$52.32 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.