Chemists pay range in York
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,490 a year or less, while the top 10% make $144,700 or more. The middle half of chemists in York earn between $72,060 and $127,430.
- $57K10th
- $72K25th
- $94KMedian
- $127K75th
- $145K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $96,910 | $8,076 | $46.59 |
| Median | $94,200 | $7,850 | $45.29 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $72,060 | $6,005 | $34.64 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $127,430 | $10,619 | $61.26 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Chemists pay in York vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Chemists in York earn 10% more than the Pennsylvania average ($87,990) and 4% less than the U.S. average ($100,450). At the median the gap is +3% against the U.S. median of $91,240.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York | $96,910 | $94,200 | $57,490 | $144,700 | 160 |
| Pennsylvania | $87,990 | $77,090 | $49,800 | $144,860 | 6,800 |
| United States | $100,450 | $91,240 | $58,460 | $160,830 | 82,770 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Chemists salary after taxes in York
On the average salary of $96,910, a single filer in York takes home about $74,031 a year, or $6,169 a month and $2,847 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is York a good place for chemists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the York area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.0), so the average $96,910 buys what about $100,948 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in York ($48,170). A typical home costs $309,967, or 3.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Chemists salary in other Pennsylvania cities
York ranks 4th of 9 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Scranton pays the most ($104,540).
- Scranton$104,540
- Philadelphia$103,090
- State College$101,480
- York$96,910
- Allentown$94,850
- Reading$94,050
- Pittsburgh$86,060
- Harrisburg$77,740
- Johnstown$61,200
Highest-paying cities for chemists
Washington, DC pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($144,550).
- Washington, DC$144,550
- Bay City, MI$139,910
- Lexington Park, MD$132,480
- San Francisco, CA$130,870
- Boston, MA$130,520
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Chemists salary in York: questions
How much do chemists make an hour in York?
$46.59 an hour on average, and $45.29 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level chemists salary in York?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,490 a year and the 25th percentile is $72,060, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the chemists take-home pay in York?
About $74,031 a year ($6,169 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $96,910. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do chemists earn more in York than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% less than the U.S. average for this job ($100,450).
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; area York-Hanover, PA (49620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.7%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.66, this job is 1.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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