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Chemists average salary by city in Virginia
- Blacksburg$102,100
- Charlottesville$100,090
- Richmond$96,510
- Roanoke$89,840
- Virginia Beach$88,810
- Lynchburg$74,510
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg | $102,100 | $96,650 | $70,440 | $75,601 | 93 |
| Charlottesville | $100,090 | $87,260 | $67,670 | $74,302 | 99 |
| Richmond | $96,510 | $87,580 | $63,170 | $71,990 | 98 |
| Roanoke | $89,840 | $86,720 | $58,820 | $67,681 | 94 |
| Virginia Beach | $88,810 | $81,990 | $64,190 | $67,015 | 98 |
| Lynchburg | $74,510 | $63,960 | $52,140 | $57,778 | 89 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-2031.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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