Chemists Salary in Madison, WI

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

Median annual salary $73,920 -12.2% vs national
Median hourly $35.54
10th percentile $49,270
90th percentile $104,640
Employed locally 830
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,270
    25th
    $61,350
    50th (median)
    $73,920
    75th
    $83,320
    90th
    $104,640

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 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
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $102,140
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $95,460
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $95,430
    Kenosha, WI $84,520
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $83,790
    Winston-Salem, NC $83,130

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians $49,630
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $80,940
    Biological Scientists, All Other $77,340
    Microbiologists $79,530
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $119,310
    Conservation Scientists $81,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Madison, WI is $35.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.62 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Madison, WI is 12.2% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $49,270 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,350.