Chemist Salary in New York
Based on 4K+ workers in New York
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NY)
$83,690
$40.236/hr
vs National Average
$86,969
-3.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$60K – $155K
4K employed in New York
Salary Distribution — Chemist in New York
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $59,710 |
| 25th percentile | $68,540 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $83,690 |
| 75th percentile | $116,910 |
| 90th percentile | $155,260 |
Historical Salary Trend — Chemist in New York vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $79,690 |
| 2023 | $83,440 |
| 2024 | $83,690 |
| Year | New York Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $79,690 | $79,362 |
| 2023 | $83,440 | $83,812 |
| 2024 | $83,690 | $86,969 |