Chemist Salary in New Hampshire
Based on 300+ workers in New Hampshire
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (NH)
$100,050
$48.10/hr
vs National Average
$92,010
+8.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$58K – $134K
300 employed in New Hampshire
Salary Distribution — Chemist in New Hampshire
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $58,260 |
| 25th percentile | $74,550 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $100,050 |
| 75th percentile | $127,160 |
| 90th percentile | $133,960 |
Top-Paying Industries for Chemist (U.S.)
Which industries pay Chemists the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Chemists in New Hampshire tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $123,380 | 610 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $112,840 | 3K |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | $109,990 | 190 |
| Government (excl. schools, hospitals & USPS) | $107,330 | 10K |
| Transportation and Warehousing | $96,840 | 160 |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Chemist in New Hampshire vs National
| Year | Median Salary (New Hampshire) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $101,460 |
| 2023 | $75,240 |
| 2024 | $81,780 |
| 2025 | $100,050 |
| 2026 (projected) | $106,053 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | New Hampshire Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $101,460 | $79,362 |
| 2023 | $75,240 | $83,812 |
| 2024 | $81,780 | $86,969 |
| 2025 | $100,050 | $92,010 |
| 2026 (projected) | $106,053 | $97,531 |
Chemist Salary by Experience Level in New Hampshire
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $74,550 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $100,050 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $127,160 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $133,960 |
Chemist Salary in Other States
Related Chemist Salaries in New Hampshire
How other high-demand occupations in New Hampshire compare to Chemist ($100,050 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Chemist | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicist in NH | $214,030 | +113.9% | $102.90/hr |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist in NH | $109,770 | +9.7% | $52.77/hr |
| Geoscientist in NH | $101,150 | +1.1% | $48.63/hr |
| Medical Scientist in NH | $100,650 | +0.6% | $48.39/hr |
| Environmental Scientist in NH | $80,810 | -19.2% | $38.85/hr |
| Urban and Regional Planner in NH | $73,860 | -26.2% | $35.51/hr |
| Psychologist in NH | $64,270 | -35.8% | $30.90/hr |
| Network Administrator in NH | $100,230 | +0.2% | $48.19/hr |
| Physical Therapist in NH | $99,850 | -0.2% | $48.00/hr |
| Registered Nurse in NH | $99,700 | -0.3% | $47.93/hr |
| Data Scientist in NH | $100,620 | +0.6% | $48.38/hr |
| Airline Pilot in NH | $99,280 | -0.8% | $47.73/hr |