Chemists Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $76,820 -8.7% vs national
Median hourly $36.93
10th percentile $53,100
90th percentile $104,620
Employed locally 410
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,100
    25th
    $62,380
    50th (median)
    $76,820
    75th
    $97,530
    90th
    $104,620

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 101% Median Chemists salary is 1% 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
    Kenosha, WI $84,520
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $83,790
    Winston-Salem, NC $83,130

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $66,140
    School Psychologists $104,290
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $81,620
    Psychologists, All Other $107,550
    Chemical Technicians $48,680
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $110,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Milwaukee, WI is $36.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.37 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Milwaukee, WI is 8.7% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $53,100 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,380.