SOC 19-2031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Chemists — Napa
Napa, CA · 10 metro areas compared
At $89,180, median pay for Chemists in Napa, CA tracks the national median of $91,240 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $89,180, median pay for Chemists in Napa, CA tracks the national median of $91,240 closely. Pay ranges from under $63,160 at the tenth percentile to more than $157,740 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $69,570 to $130,690.
The area has 50 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.25 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, San Francisco records the highest median at $127,790. Of the 267 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 72nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,160 | −30.8% |
| 25th | $69,570 | −23.8% |
| Median (50th) | $89,180 | −2.3% |
| 75th | $130,690 | +43.2% |
| 90th | $157,740 | +72.9% |
| Mean | $100,740 | +10.4% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco | $127,790 | 2,180 | |
| 2 | San Jose | $114,890 | 580 | |
| 3 | Bakersfield | $97,570 | 190 | |
| 4 | Santa Cruz | $95,840 | 70 | |
| 5 | San Diego | $95,160 | 1,370 | |
| 6 | Salinas | $95,080 | 30 | |
| 7 | Riverside | $92,660 | 480 | |
| 8 | Santa Rosa | $92,240 | 80 | |
| 9 | Visalia | $87,570 | 30 | |
| 10 | Los Angeles | $87,060 | 3,190 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Napa run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $89,180 buys what $80,560 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 11.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$89,180as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$80,560US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $89,180 a year, 2.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $63,160 to $157,740 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is San Francisco, at $127,790.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Chemists in Napa, CA?
The median annual wage is $89,180, or $42.87 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 Napa, CA is 2.3% 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 Napa, CA earns more than $157,740 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $63,160 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 San Francisco, at $127,790 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Napa, CA. 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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