Chemists Salary in Duluth, MN-WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Duluth, MN-WI

Median annual salary $79,720 -5.3% vs national
Median hourly $38.33
10th percentile $57,410
90th percentile $138,490
Employed locally 40
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,410
    25th
    $68,120
    50th (median)
    $79,720
    75th
    $101,440
    90th
    $138,490

    Duluth economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,067 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 112% Median Chemists salary is 12% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $83,790
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $83,220
    Fargo, ND-MN $64,490

    Related occupations in Duluth, MN-WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $77,380
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $92,080
    Physical Scientists, All Other $81,920
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $94,040
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $69,030
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $91,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Duluth?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Duluth, MN-WI is $38.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.01 or more per hour.

    Is Duluth above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Duluth, MN-WI is 5.3% 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 Duluth?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $57,410 per year in Duluth, MN-WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,120.