The median annual wage for Chemists in New Orleans-Metairie, LA is $115,030 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $117,310.
Pay spans roughly $61,650 at the 10th percentile to $177,260 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $55.30 per hour. An estimated 140 people work as chemists in New Orleans-Metairie, LA.
| Median (annual) | $115,030 |
| Mean (annual) | $117,310 |
| Median (hourly) | $55.30 |
| 10th percentile | $61,650 |
| 90th percentile | $177,260 |
| Employment | 140 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.