What is the median salary for Chemists in New York?

According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Chemists in New York is $83,690.

How does New York compare to the national median for Chemists?

The New York median is -5.1% versus the BLS national figure of $88,164.

What is the salary range for Chemists in New York?

BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $59,710 and the 90th-percentile at $155,260, which captures most full-time workers in the role.

Is Chemists a growing field?

BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 4.8% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.

What education is required for Chemists?

BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.

Chemists Salary in New York

Median annual$83,690

Mean annual$97,820

Range (10th to 90th)$59,710 to $155,260

New York employment4,040

State vs national-5.1% vs national

Salary distribution

Where New York chemists fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

The middle 50% of workers earn between $68,540 and $116,910, with a median of $83,690.

Real disclosed salaries

Chemists in New York: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 234 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $81,579. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.

By DOL wage level

DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.

Level	Filings	Median offer
Level I — entry	90	$64,000
Level II — qualified	68	$85,537
Level III — experienced	39	$112,945
Level IV — fully competent	10	$131,317

Top employers filing for this role

Companies with the most certified filings for Chemists in New York. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.

Employer	Most-filed title	Filings	Median
ASCENT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.	Analytical Chemist	25	$65,500
LNK International, Inc.	Pharmaceutical Chemist - Quality Control	22	$65,000
SCIEGEN PHARMACEUTICALS INC.	Quality Control Chemist	19	$69,750
Brookhaven National Laboratory	Research Associate Chemistry	16	$83,000
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	Senior Scientist	15	$142,846
EVARIC PHARMACEUTICALS INC.	Quality Control Chemist	11	$64,500
RK PHARMA INC	CHEMIST	11	$63,086
Columbia University	Postdoctoral Research Scientist	9	$75,324
Curia Global, Inc.	Senior Research Scientist I; Chemical Development	7	$107,148
Saptalis Pharmaceuticals, LLC	Analytical Scientist II/Group Leader	6	$74,043

Recent sample filings

A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.

Principal Scientist, R&D and Technical Services at Innogenix Inc
$110,000
AMITYVILLEDecided Dec 29, 2025I-200-25354-499649
Postdoctoral Research Associate at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
$65,000
TroyDecided Dec 18, 2025I-200-25345-475123
Research Associate Chemistry at Brookhaven National Laboratory
$84,000
UptonDecided Dec 11, 2025I-200-25338-457730
QC Chemist at InvaGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$75,000
HauppaugeDecided Dec 8, 2025I-200-25335-447461
Research Associate Chemistry at Brookhaven National Laboratory
$85,000
UptonDecided Dec 3, 2025I-200-25329-437214
Postdoctoral Research Associate at University of Rochester
$54,000
RochesterDecided Nov 26, 2025I-200-25323-421294
Analytical Scientist II/Group Leader at Saptalis Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$89,772
HauppaugeDecided Nov 26, 2025I-200-25323-420350
Sr. Product Development Specialist at Multisorb Technologies, Inc.
$97,012
BuffaloDecided Nov 20, 2025I-200-25317-405792

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.

By seniority

Chemists pay by experience level in New York

Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.

Entry →Mid →Senior →Lead →

Specialties

Chemists specialties in New York

Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 176 certified offers. The most common variant is Quality Control Chemist at a median of $64,397.

Specialty	Top employer	Filings	Median offer
Quality Control Chemist	SCIEGEN PHARMACEUTICALS INC.	32	$64,397
Senior Scientist	Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	30	$100,353
Analytical Chemist	ASCENT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.	19	$75,600
CHEMIST	RK PHARMA INC	17	$63,086
Research Associate Chemistry	Brookhaven National Laboratory	16	$83,000
Pharmaceutical Chemist - Quality Control	LNK International, Inc.	16	$64,250
Research Scientist	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	12	$80,442
Quality Assurance Chemist	ASCENT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.	12	$66,075
Analytical Scientist	Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	6	$118,449
Postdoctoral Research Scientist	Columbia University	6	$72,615
QC Chemist	InvaGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	5	$82,000
Associate Mgr., QC	Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York	5	$127,115

Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.

Pay by industry

Chemists in New York, by industry

Median offered wage across 234 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Manufacturing leads with a median of $75,000.

Industry	Largest employer	Filings	Median offer
Manufacturing	ASCENT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.	157	$75,000
Professional services	Brookhaven National Laboratory	47	$88,400
Education	Columbia University	22	$72,615
Retail and wholesale	Contract Pharmacal Corp	6	$100,353
Technology and software	Manas AI, Inc.	1	$140,000
Media and entertainment	The Metropolitan Museum of Art	1	$105,000

Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.

Wage trend

Median annual wage in New York over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.

Median annual wage, New York2023 to 2024

Typical entry

Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
None

Top skills (O*NET)

Chemistry
Knowledge
4.9 / 5
Science
Basic skill
4.1 / 5
English Language
Knowledge
4.0 / 5
Oral Comprehension
Ability
4.0 / 5
Reading Comprehension
Basic skill
4.0 / 5
Written Comprehension
Ability
4.0 / 5
Critical Thinking
Cross-functional
4.0 / 5
Oral Expression
Ability
4.0 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

01
Develop, improve, or customize products, equipment, formulas, processes, or analytical methods.
02
Analyze organic or inorganic compounds to determine chemical or physical properties, composition, structure, relationships, or reactions, using chromatography, spectroscopy, or spectrophotometry techniques.
03
Induce changes in composition of substances by introducing heat, light, energy, or chemical catalysts for quantitative or qualitative analysis.
04
Conduct quality control tests.
05
Write technical papers or reports or prepare standards and specifications for processes, facilities, products, or tests.
06
Prepare test solutions, compounds, or reagents for laboratory personnel to conduct tests.
07
Maintain laboratory instruments to ensure proper working order and troubleshoot malfunctions when needed.
08
Study effects of various methods of processing, preserving, or packaging on composition or properties of foods.

10-year outlook

Growth 2024 → 2034

+4.8%

Projected annual openings

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BLS outlook

Average growth

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.

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Top metros in New York

Metro-level salary data for chemists in major New York metropolitan areas.

New York City$84,510
Buffalo$74,770

Compare Chemists pay across nearby states

Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Chemists in New York?: According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Chemists in New York is $83,690.
How does New York compare to the national median for Chemists?: The New York median is -5.1% versus the BLS national figure of $88,164.
What is the salary range for Chemists in New York?: BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $59,710 and the 90th-percentile at $155,260, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
Is Chemists a growing field?: BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 4.8% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
What education is required for Chemists?: BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.

Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.