Compare One Occupation Across States
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Chemists
Full chemists overview →U.S. mean $100,450 · median $91,240
| State | Rank | Mean | Median | Hourly | Mean vs U.S. | P10–P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | #1 | $148,840 | $149,860 | $72 | +48.2% | $101,400–$195,190 |
| Maryland | #2 | $139,100 | $140,670 | $67 | +38.5% | $75,430–$195,190 |
| Massachusetts | #3 | $128,930 | $125,000 | $62 | +28.4% | $71,120–$212,210 |
| New Mexico | #4 | $128,630 | $126,960 | $62 | +28.1% | $59,490–$212,940 |