SOC 19-2031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Chemists — Miami
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Miami, FL is $83,180 a year, trailing the national median of $91,240 by 8.8%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Miami, FL is $83,180 a year, trailing the national median of $91,240 by 8.8%. Half of workers earn between $63,560 and $108,640. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $51,620 and the ninetieth at $145,870.
The area has 440 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.2 of every thousand jobs. Palm Bay leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $123,840. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 151st of 678 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,620 | −43.4% |
| 25th | $63,560 | −30.3% |
| Median (50th) | $83,180 | −8.8% |
| 75th | $108,640 | +19.1% |
| 90th | $145,870 | +59.9% |
| Mean | $91,370 | +0.1% |
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 | Deltona | $90,640 | 30 | |
| 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 Miami run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $83,180 buys what $80,445 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 11.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$83,180as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$80,445US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $83,180 a year, 8.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $51,620 to $145,870 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 440 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 Miami, FL?
The median annual wage is $83,180, or $39.99 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 Miami, FL is 8.8% 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 Miami, FL earns more than $145,870 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $51,620 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 440 jobs in this occupation in Miami, 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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