Chemists Salary in Green Bay, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Green Bay, WI

Median annual salary $74,530 -11.4% vs national
Median hourly $35.83
10th percentile $47,050
90th percentile $119,450
Employed locally 60
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,050
    25th
    $59,400
    50th (median)
    $74,530
    75th
    $92,180
    90th
    $119,450

    Green Bay economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,459 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 96% Median Chemists salary is 4% 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
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $102,140
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $95,460
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $95,430
    Kenosha, WI $84,520
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $83,790
    Winston-Salem, NC $83,130

    Related occupations in Green Bay, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$79,800
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$66,890
    Chemical Technicians$49,220
    Biological Technicians$42,630
    School Psychologists$67,490
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$62,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Green Bay?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Green Bay, WI is $35.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.09 or more per hour.

    Is Green Bay above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Green Bay, WI is 11.4% 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 Green Bay?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $47,050 per year in Green Bay, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,400.