Chemist salary in Columbus, OH
Based on 24 certified H-1B filings in the Columbus, OH metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Circleville, Delaware, New Albany, Plain City.
Also listed as: Quality Control Chemist, Analytical Chemist
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $62,923 |
| 25th | $64,064 |
| 50th (median) | $92,403 |
| 75th | $105,004 |
| 90th | $110,573 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $81,218 | $74,859 | $100,000 | 12 |
| FY2021 | $88,500 | $69,278 | $92,250 | 14 |
| FY2022 | $67,600 | $62,400 | $88,700 | 13 |
| FY2023 | – | – | – | 7 |
| FY2024 | $88,421 | $62,968 | $104,562 | 11 |
| FY2025 | $100,000 | $71,781 | $110,365 | 11 |
| FY2026 | $90,000 | $63,253 | $94,806 | 13 |
Cost of living
Columbus's median Chemist salary of $92,403 is worth about $96,800 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Columbus = 95.5).
Compared with all workers here
All Chemists in the Columbus, OH area earned a median of $94,170 in May 2025 (1,170 employed). The H-1B median here is $92,403, 2% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Hikma Pharmaceuticals | $94,806 | 11 |
| The Ohio State University | too few | 6 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 4 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 2 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 6 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 4 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.