Chemists Salary in Bay City, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bay City, MI

Median annual salary $79,940 -5% vs national
Median hourly $38.43
10th percentile $41,980
90th percentile $132,900
Employed locally 60
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,980
    25th
    $41,980
    50th (median)
    $79,940
    75th
    $113,510
    90th
    $132,900

    Bay City economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,523 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 132% Median Chemists salary is 32% above 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 Bay City, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $77,900
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $81,120
    Chemical Technicians $63,370
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $102,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Bay City?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Bay City, MI is $38.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.85 or more per hour.

    Is Bay City above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Bay City, MI is 5% 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 Bay City?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $41,980 per year in Bay City, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,980.