Chemists Salary in Janesville, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Janesville-Beloit, WI

Median annual salary $95,430 +13.4% vs national
Median hourly $45.88
10th percentile $59,330
90th percentile $127,650
Employed locally 40
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,330
    25th
    $75,500
    50th (median)
    $95,430
    75th
    $102,860
    90th
    $127,650

    Janesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,390 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 128% Median Chemists salary is 28% 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
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $102,140
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $95,460
    Kenosha, WI $84,520
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $83,790
    Winston-Salem, NC $83,130
    Wichita, KS $81,000

    Related occupations in Janesville, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $83,950
    School Psychologists $87,710
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $81,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Janesville?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Janesville, WI is $45.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.37 or more per hour.

    Is Janesville above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Janesville, WI is 13.4% above 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 Janesville?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $59,330 per year in Janesville, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,500.