Chemists Salary in Connecticut

Chemists in Connecticut earn the most in Norwich (average $116,490 a year) and the least in Waterbury ($89,920), across the 5 Connecticut metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the chemists average at $104,030 and the median at $98,140 for 1,170 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $100,450.

Chemists average salary by city in Connecticut

Norwich$116,490
New Haven$109,030
Bridgeport$105,920
Hartford$91,820
Waterbury$89,920

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Norwich	$116,490	$121,770	$84,930	$84,716	100
New Haven	$109,030	$97,610	$78,470	$79,966	105
Bridgeport	$105,920	$99,530	$80,980	$77,965	107
Hartford	$91,820	$90,010	$67,590	$68,925	103
Waterbury	$89,920	$83,420	$67,740	$67,718	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Connecticut tax is computed with the Department of Revenue Services' 2026 withholding rules (exemption, credit and recapture tables). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Chemists salary in other states

Chemists salary by city and state

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Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-2031.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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