Exactly 120 of the 4,080 chemistry professionals employed in Virginia, work in Radford. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of chemistry professionals in Radford has shrunk by 14%. As the employment for chemistry professionals in Radford has decreased, overall employment in Radford has increased.

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As the number of chemistry professionals in Radford has shrunk, salaries for chemistry professionals have also decreased. In 2010 an average salary of $49,390 per year was earned by chemistry professionals in Radford. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for chemistry professionals in Radford was $57,850 per year. This decline is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Radford.

Chemistry professionals in Radford make a median yearly salary of $48,215. The 10% of chemistry professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $28,190 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 165% higher salaries.

On average chemistry professional salaries in Radford are higher than salaries earned by their professional counterparts in related professions.

There is only one accredited chemistry school in the city. Many of Radford's chemistry professionals are graduates of this school.

There is one degree and certificate program in chemistry offered by Radford's chemistry school.

In 2010 approximately 12 students completed chemistry courses.