Chemist Salary in Vermont
Based on 80+ workers in Vermont
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (VT)
$86,120
$41.40/hr
vs National Average
$92,010
-6.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$69K – $128K
80 employed in Vermont
Salary Distribution — Chemist in Vermont
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $68,640 |
| 25th percentile | $74,420 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $86,120 |
| 75th percentile | $108,300 |
| 90th percentile | $128,420 |
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 Vermont 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 Vermont vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Vermont) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $81,760 |
| 2023 | $81,850 |
| 2024 | $81,460 |
| 2025 | $86,120 |
| 2026 (projected) | $91,047 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Vermont Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $81,760 | $79,362 |
| 2023 | $81,850 | $83,812 |
| 2024 | $81,460 | $86,969 |
| 2025 | $86,120 | $92,010 |
| 2026 (projected) | $91,047 | $97,274 |
Chemist Salary by Experience Level in Vermont
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $74,420 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $86,120 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $108,300 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $128,420 |
Chemist Salary in Other States
Related Chemist Salaries in Vermont
How other high-demand occupations in Vermont compare to Chemist ($86,120 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Chemist | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geoscientist in VT | $87,070 | +1.1% | $41.86/hr |
| Urban and Regional Planner in VT | $84,750 | -1.6% | $40.75/hr |
| Psychologist in VT | $83,270 | -3.3% | $40.03/hr |
| Environmental Scientist in VT | $77,460 | -10.1% | $37.24/hr |
| Medical Scientist in VT | $66,500 | -22.8% | $31.97/hr |
| Network Administrator in VT | $86,020 | -0.1% | $41.36/hr |
| Web Developer in VT | $84,550 | -1.8% | $40.65/hr |
| Securities Sales Agent in VT | $88,280 | +2.5% | $42.44/hr |
| Respiratory Therapist in VT | $83,820 | -2.7% | $40.30/hr |
| Logistician in VT | $83,560 | -3.0% | $40.17/hr |
| Loan Officer in VT | $88,710 | +3.0% | $42.65/hr |
| Computer Programmer in VT | $89,560 | +4.0% | $43.06/hr |