Chemists Salary in Grand Rapids, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI

Median annual salary $79,620 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $38.28
10th percentile $54,720
90th percentile $129,850
Employed locally 260
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,720
    25th
    $62,900
    50th (median)
    $79,620
    75th
    $104,860
    90th
    $129,850

    Grand Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,296 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 99% Median Chemists salary is 1% 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 Grand Rapids, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $77,700
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $77,360
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $77,590
    Chemical Technicians $58,440
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $74,990
    School Psychologists $75,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Grand Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Grand Rapids, MI is $38.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.58 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Rapids above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Grand Rapids, MI is 5.4% 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 Grand Rapids?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $54,720 per year in Grand Rapids, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,900.