Chemists Salary in Ann Arbor, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ann Arbor, MI

Median annual salary $63,420 -24.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.49
10th percentile $53,210
90th percentile $126,880
Employed locally 260
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,210
    25th
    $53,210
    50th (median)
    $63,420
    75th
    $99,090
    90th
    $126,880

    Ann Arbor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,156 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 73% Median Chemists salary is 27% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chemists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $153,320
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $145,430
    Albuquerque, NM $137,740
    New Mexico $134,370
    Maryland $131,910
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $130,830

    Nearby metros — Chemists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, MI $129,700
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $127,120
    Midland, TX $111,830
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $100,700
    Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $99,960
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $99,610

    Related occupations in Ann Arbor, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $80,510
    Biological Technicians $47,900
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $80,680
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $80,000
    Social Science Research Assistants $39,700
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $72,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Ann Arbor?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Ann Arbor, MI is $30.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.74 or more per hour.

    Is Ann Arbor above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Ann Arbor, MI is 24.6% below the national median of $84,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chemists in Ann Arbor?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $53,210 per year in Ann Arbor, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,210.