Of the 3,130 chemistry professionals employed in Alabama, 250 work in Huntsville. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of chemistry professionals in Huntsville has shrunk by 29%. As the employment for chemistry professionals in Huntsville has decreased, overall employment in Huntsville has also decreased.

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Salaries for chemistry professionals in Huntsville have increased. In 2010 an average salary of $58,705 per year was earned by chemistry professionals in Huntsville. The average salary for chemistry professionals in Huntsville was $43,595 per year, four years earlier in 2006. The growth in the salary of chemistry professionals in Huntsville is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.

Chemistry professionals in Huntsville earn a median salary of $49,390 per year. The 10% of chemistry professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $32,065 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 212% higher salaries.

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

There are 2 accredited chemistry schools in the city. Many of Huntsville's chemistry professionals are graduates of one of these schools.

There are a total of 2 degree and certificate programs in chemistry offered by Huntsville's chemistry schools.

Approximately 10 students completed chemistry courses in 2010.