Chemists salary
in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
Chemists in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro earn a median of $110,920 a year, based on BLS estimates for 400 jobs (May 2025). That is 22% above the U.S. median of $91,240 and 22% above the NY statewide median of $90,600. It ranks #8 of 68 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE400 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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EMPLOYERS FILING FOR THIS JOB IN ALBANY · VISA-SPONSORED BASE WAGES
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Covers sponsored positions only.
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Questions
What is the average Chemists salary in Albany?
The BLS median is $110,920 a year (May 2025). Half of the 400 jobs pay between $86,890 and $139,490. The 10th percentile is $72,770 and the 90th is $179,660.
Is Albany a high-paying metro for Chemists?
That is 22% above the U.S. median of $91,240 and 22% above the NY statewide median of $90,600. It ranks #8 of 68 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Chemists the most in Albany?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Curia Global ($92,500). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.