Exactly 30 of Virginia's 4,080 chemistry professionals work in Roanoke. As the number of chemistry professionals in Roanoke has increased, overall employment in Roanoke has also increased.

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Salaries for chemistry professionals in Roanoke have increased. In 2010 chemistry professionals in Roanoke reportedly earned an average salary of $59,515 per year. Four years earlier in 2006, chemistry professionals in Roanoke made an average salary of $55,805 per year. This growth is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Roanoke.

Chemistry professionals in Roanoke make a median yearly salary of $59,310. The difference in pay between the chemistry professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 132%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $36,435 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $84,500 per year.

Roanoke chemistry professionals have earnings that are higher than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.

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

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

Approximately 2 students graduated from chemistry courses in 2010.