Chemists Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $60,440 -28.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.06
10th percentile $39,970
90th percentile $105,390
Employed locally 150
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,970
    25th
    $47,360
    50th (median)
    $60,440
    75th
    $83,630
    90th
    $105,390

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 85% Median Chemists salary is 15% 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 Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$82,010
    Social Science Research Assistants$60,740
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$64,760
    Soil and Plant Scientists$61,710
    Physicists$67,710
    Biological Scientists, All Other$64,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Lansing?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Lansing, MI is $29.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.45 or more per hour.

    Is Lansing above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Lansing, MI is 28.2% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $39,970 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,360.