States with Fastest Chemists Salary Growth
These states raised Chemists salaries the most from 2019 to 2024. Useful for relocation decisions and understanding regional wage trends.
23
States with Growth
+42.2%
Highest Growth
+19.5%
Average Growth
6
States with Decline
Top 15 States for Salary Growth
Chemists salary increase from 2019 to 2024
All 23 States with Salary Growth
| Rank | State | 2019 Salary | 2024 Salary | $ Increase | % Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $89,280 | $126,970 | +$37,690 | +42.2% |
| 2 | Illinois | $68,950 | $97,170 | +$28,220 | +40.9% |
| 3 | Alabama | $71,640 | $96,000 | +$24,360 | +34.0% |
| 4 | Colorado | $74,980 | $97,380 | +$22,400 | +29.9% |
| 5 | Florida | $59,220 | $74,860 | +$15,640 | +26.4% |
| 6 | Missouri | $65,000 | $81,720 | +$16,720 | +25.7% |
| 7 | California | $79,210 | $97,010 | +$17,800 | +22.5% |
| 8 | Arizona | $65,030 | $79,330 | +$14,300 | +22.0% |
| 9 | Louisiana | $89,530 | $109,150 | +$19,620 | +21.9% |
| 10 | District of Columbia | $126,050 | $153,320 | +$27,270 | +21.6% |
| 11 | Delaware | $103,670 | $125,430 | +$21,760 | +21.0% |
| 12 | Hawaii | $70,170 | $83,200 | +$13,030 | +18.6% |
| 13 | Kentucky | $67,560 | $79,800 | +$12,240 | +18.1% |
| 14 | Maryland | $114,600 | $131,910 | +$17,310 | +15.1% |
| 15 | Georgia | $82,870 | $94,890 | +$12,020 | +14.5% |
| 16 | Indiana | $66,520 | $75,880 | +$9,360 | +14.1% |
| 17 | Alaska | $83,900 | $95,300 | +$11,400 | +13.6% |
| 18 | Michigan | $72,350 | $81,410 | +$9,060 | +12.5% |
| 19 | Montana | $53,770 | $60,100 | +$6,330 | +11.8% |
| 20 | Nevada | $67,710 | $72,810 | +$5,100 | +7.5% |
| 21 | Connecticut | $82,520 | $88,340 | +$5,820 | +7.1% |
| 22 | Iowa | $77,880 | $81,830 | +$3,950 | +5.1% |
| 23 | Nebraska | $66,890 | $67,880 | +$990 | +1.5% |
6 States with Salary Decline
| Rank | State | 2019 Salary | 2024 Salary | $ Decrease | % Decline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idaho | $81,540 | $59,460 | -$22,080 | -27.1% |
| 2 | Kansas | $79,840 | $66,310 | -$13,530 | -16.9% |
| 3 | Minnesota | $85,010 | $82,040 | -$2,970 | -3.5% |
| 4 | Maine | $60,810 | $58,750 | -$2,060 | -3.4% |
| 5 | Arkansas | $71,470 | $71,080 | -$390 | -0.5% |
| 6 | Mississippi | $78,310 | $78,260 | -$50 | -0.1% |
About This Data
Salary growth is calculated by comparing the median annual wage for Chemists in each state between 2019 and 2024, using Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Growth percentage = (2024 median - 2019 median) / 2019 median × 100.