Chemists Salary in Michigan
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Michigan
Chemists in Michigan earn a median salary of $86,673 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, +3% vs the national median of $84,150. An estimated 3,020 chemists are employed across Michigan, with salaries ranging from $60,440 to $129,700 depending on location.
$86,673
Avg median salary in Michigan
$129,700
Highest paying metro
$60,440
Lowest paying metro
3,020
Employed in Michigan
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Chemists salaries by city in Michigan
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland, MI | $129,700 | $92,240 | $143,160 | 310 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $100,700 | $76,290 | $121,740 | 270 |
| Mid Michigan | $99,610 | $45,880 | $164,200 | 160 |
| Jackson, MI | $93,790 | $74,090 | $127,280 | 50 |
| Muskegon, MI | $92,320 | $69,430 | $130,290 | 70 |
| Northern Michigan | $82,770 | $52,170 | $127,780 | 30 |
| Bay City, MI | $79,940 | $41,980 | $113,510 | 60 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $79,620 | $62,900 | $104,860 | 260 |
| Detroit, MI | $79,220 | $63,310 | $109,040 | 1,090 |
| Southern Michigan | $78,550 | $59,100 | $125,210 | 310 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $63,420 | $53,210 | $99,090 | 260 |
| Lansing, MI | $60,440 | $47,360 | $83,630 | 150 |