Chemists Salary in Kenosha, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kenosha, WI

Median annual salary $84,520 +0.4% vs national
Median hourly $40.64
10th percentile $66,760
90th percentile $131,330
Employed locally 80
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,760
    25th
    $77,260
    50th (median)
    $84,520
    75th
    $101,100
    90th
    $131,330

    Kenosha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,412 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 106% Median Chemists salary is 6% 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
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $95,430
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $83,790
    Winston-Salem, NC $83,130
    Wichita, KS $81,000

    Related occupations in Kenosha, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$63,790
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$92,320
    School Psychologists$74,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Kenosha?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Kenosha, WI is $40.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.14 or more per hour.

    Is Kenosha above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Kenosha, WI is 0.4% 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 Kenosha?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $66,760 per year in Kenosha, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,260.