Chemist Salary in Utah
Based on 910+ workers in Utah
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (UT)
$80,770
$38.83/hr
vs National Average
$92,010
-12.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$54K – $130K
910 employed in Utah
Salary Distribution — Chemist in Utah
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $54,350 |
| 25th percentile | $63,610 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $80,770 |
| 75th percentile | $101,570 |
| 90th percentile | $129,990 |
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 Utah 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 Utah vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Utah) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $68,010 |
| 2023 | $76,430 |
| 2024 | $77,270 |
| 2025 | $80,770 |
| 2026 (projected) | $84,429 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Utah Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $68,010 | $79,362 |
| 2023 | $76,430 | $83,812 |
| 2024 | $77,270 | $86,969 |
| 2025 | $80,770 | $92,010 |
| 2026 (projected) | $84,429 | $96,178 |
Chemist Salary by Experience Level in Utah
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $63,610 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $80,770 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $101,570 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $129,990 |
Chemist Salary in Other States
Related Chemist Salaries in Utah
How other high-demand occupations in Utah compare to Chemist ($80,770 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Chemist | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicist in UT | $156,760 | +94.1% | $75.37/hr |
| Psychologist in UT | $99,170 | +22.8% | $47.68/hr |
| Environmental Scientist in UT | $90,710 | +12.3% | $43.61/hr |
| Geoscientist in UT | $89,990 | +11.4% | $43.26/hr |
| Urban and Regional Planner in UT | $84,360 | +4.4% | $40.56/hr |
| Medical Scientist in UT | $82,940 | +2.7% | $39.88/hr |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist in UT | $81,990 | +1.5% | $39.42/hr |
| Respiratory Therapist in UT | $80,650 | -0.1% | $38.77/hr |
| Radiologic Technologist in UT | $81,000 | +0.3% | $38.94/hr |
| Accountant in UT | $79,990 | -1.0% | $38.46/hr |
| Middle School Teacher in UT | $79,180 | -2.0% | $38.07/hr |
| Logistician in UT | $83,300 | +3.1% | $40.05/hr |