Chemists Salary in Lawrence, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lawrence, KS

Median annual salary $96,050 +14.1% vs national
Median hourly $46.18
10th percentile $75,130
90th percentile $131,760
Employed locally 60
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,130
    25th
    $75,940
    50th (median)
    $96,050
    75th
    $129,550
    90th
    $131,760

    Lawrence economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,756 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 140% Median Chemists salary is 40% 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
    Jackson, MI $93,790
    Wichita, KS $81,000
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $80,960
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $79,140
    Kansas City, MO-KS $73,650
    Joplin, MO-KS $71,540

    Related occupations in Lawrence, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $61,740
    Food Scientists and Technologists $64,210
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $109,740
    School Psychologists $84,740
    Chemical Technicians $60,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Lawrence?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Lawrence, KS is $46.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.34 or more per hour.

    Is Lawrence above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Lawrence, KS is 14.1% 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 Lawrence?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $75,130 per year in Lawrence, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,940.