Chemists Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $100,700 +19.7% vs national
Median hourly $48.42
10th percentile $58,080
90th percentile $133,340
Employed locally 270
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,080
    25th
    $76,290
    50th (median)
    $100,700
    75th
    $121,740
    90th
    $133,340

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 143% Median Chemists salary is 43% 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
    Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $99,960
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $99,610
    Jackson, MI $93,790

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemical Technicians $65,250
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $89,600
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $69,930
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $73,840
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $74,560
    Microbiologists $85,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Kalamazoo?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Kalamazoo, MI is $48.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.68 or more per hour.

    Is Kalamazoo above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 19.7% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $58,080 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,290.