Chemists Salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

Median annual salary $83,790 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $40.28
10th percentile $49,800
90th percentile $141,330
Employed locally 1,120
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,800
    25th
    $61,790
    50th (median)
    $83,790
    75th
    $111,770
    90th
    $141,330

    Minneapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,180 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
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $83,220
    Duluth, MN-WI $79,720
    Fargo, ND-MN $64,490

    Related occupations in Minneapolis, MN-WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $97,970
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $95,530
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $91,160
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $47,130
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $103,510
    School Psychologists $85,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Minneapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Minneapolis, MN-WI is $40.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.22 or more per hour.

    Is Minneapolis above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI is 0.4% 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 Minneapolis?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $49,800 per year in Minneapolis, MN-WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,790.