SOC 19-2031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Chemists — Deltona
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL · 10 metro areas compared
At $90,640, median pay for Chemists in Deltona, FL tracks the national median of $91,240 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $90,640, median pay for Chemists in Deltona, FL tracks the national median of $91,240 closely. Pay ranges from under $48,730 at the tenth percentile to more than $159,920 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $57,360 to $107,440.
The area has 30 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.26 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Palm Bay records the highest median at $123,840. Of the 404 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 56th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,730 | −46.6% |
| 25th | $57,360 | −37.1% |
| Median (50th) | $90,640 | −0.7% |
| 75th | $107,440 | +17.8% |
| 90th | $159,920 | +75.3% |
| Mean | $95,130 | +4.3% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palm Bay | $123,840 | 50 | |
| 2 | Crestview | $105,770 | 30 | |
| 3 | Pensacola | $97,470 | 40 | |
| 4 | Gainesville | $96,110 | 30 | |
| 5 | Miami | $83,180 | 440 | |
| 6 | North Port | $82,850 | 40 | |
| 7 | Lakeland | $81,640 | 60 | |
| 8 | Jacksonville | $81,330 | 120 | |
| 9 | Tampa | $76,830 | 240 | |
| 10 | Orlando | $73,100 | 130 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Deltona run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $90,640 buys what $87,660 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 3.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$90,640as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$87,660US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $90,640 a year, 0.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,730 to $159,920 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Palm Bay, at $123,840.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Chemists in Deltona, FL?
The median annual wage is $90,640, or $43.58 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $91,240, so pay in Deltona, FL is 0.7% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Deltona, FL earns more than $159,920 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,730 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Palm Bay, at $123,840 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Deltona, FL. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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