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SOC 19-2031 · New York

Chemists Salary in New York

Chemists in New York earn the most in Albany (average $122,210 a year) and the least in Kiryas Joel ($93,700), across the 7 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the chemists average at $100,920 and the median at $90,600 for 4,230 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $100,450.

$122Khighest: Albany

$94Klowest: Kiryas Joel

7,930jobs in these metros

7metro areas

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Chemists average salary by city in New York

Albany$122,210
Rochester$97,950
New York$97,940
Syracuse$96,580
Buffalo$94,240
Ithaca$93,780
Kiryas Joel$93,700

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Albany	$122,210	$110,920	$86,890	$88,512	100
Rochester	$97,950	$84,030	$73,790	$72,909	97
New York	$97,940	$85,150	$76,940	$72,903	113
Syracuse	$96,580	$82,410	$64,150	$72,027	96
Buffalo	$94,240	$84,510	$67,560	$70,522	96
Ithaca	$93,780	$91,330	$62,240	$70,226	103
Kiryas Joel	$93,700	$87,130	$72,600	$70,174	109

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

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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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