Chemists Salary in Northeastern Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $72,020 -14.4% vs national
Median hourly $34.63
10th percentile $46,040
90th percentile $115,910
Employed locally 70
National median $84,150

Compare Chemists salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Northeastern Wisconsin stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Chemists
in
Northeastern Wisconsin
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,040
    25th
    $56,980
    50th (median)
    $72,020
    75th
    $80,050
    90th
    $115,910

    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

    Related occupations in Northeastern Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Foresters $64,960
    Conservation Scientists $74,250
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,400
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $52,620
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $38,970
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $66,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Northeastern Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Northeastern Wisconsin is $34.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.43 or more per hour.

    Is Northeastern Wisconsin above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Northeastern Wisconsin is 14.4% 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 Northeastern Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $46,040 per year in Northeastern Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,980.