Chemists Salary in Missouri
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Missouri
Chemists in Missouri earn a median salary of $76,339 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, -9.3% vs the national median of $84,150. An estimated 1,890 chemists are employed across Missouri, with salaries ranging from $66,380 to $95,060 depending on location.
$76,339
Avg median salary in Missouri
$95,060
Highest paying metro
$66,380
Lowest paying metro
1,890
Employed in Missouri
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Chemists salaries by city in Missouri
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $95,060 | $65,450 | $127,770 | 1,150 |
| Columbia, MO | $82,300 | $63,490 | $92,550 | 80 |
| Springfield, MO | $76,270 | $55,760 | $100,700 | 30 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $73,650 | $55,790 | $99,900 | 470 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $71,540 | $52,000 | $77,800 | 40 |
| Central Missouri | $69,170 | $52,120 | $74,800 | 40 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $66,380 | $55,940 | $98,850 | 80 |