Chemists Salary in Muskegon, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI

Median annual salary $92,320 +9.7% vs national
Median hourly $44.39
10th percentile $57,330
90th percentile $130,290
Employed locally 70
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,330
    25th
    $69,430
    50th (median)
    $92,320
    75th
    $130,290
    90th
    $130,290

    Muskegon economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 145% Median Chemists salary is 45% 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
    Midland, MI $129,700
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $127,120
    Midland, TX $111,830
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $100,700
    Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $99,960
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $99,610

    Related occupations in Muskegon, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $77,650
    School Psychologists $74,290
    Urban and Regional Planners $77,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Muskegon?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Muskegon, MI is $44.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.64 or more per hour.

    Is Muskegon above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Muskegon, MI is 9.7% above 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 Muskegon?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $57,330 per year in Muskegon, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,430.