Exactly 120 of the 10,160 chemistry professionals employed in Pennsylvania, work in Erie. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of chemistry professionals in Erie has grown by 33%. As the number of chemistry professionals in Erie has increased, overall employment in Erie has also increased.

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As the number of chemistry professionals in Erie has grown, salaries for chemistry professionals have also increased. Erie chemistry professionals made $58,225 per year, on average, in 2010. The average salary for chemistry professionals in Erie was $45,905 per year, four years earlier in 2006. The growth in the salary of chemistry professionals in Erie is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.

Chemistry professionals make a median salary of $54,890 per year in Erie. The 10% of chemistry professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $35,745 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 150% higher salaries.

Chemistry professional salaries in Erie are, on average, lower than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.

There are 3 accredited chemistry schools in the city. Many of Erie's chemistry professionals are graduates of one of these schools.

There are a total of 3 degree and certificate programs in chemistry offered by Erie's chemistry schools.

In 2010 approximately 20 students graduated from chemistry courses.