Chemists Salary in Northwest Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $72,460 -13.9% vs national
Median hourly $34.84
10th percentile $31,780
90th percentile $118,560
Employed locally 50
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,780
    25th
    $52,040
    50th (median)
    $72,460
    75th
    $101,060
    90th
    $118,560

    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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $80,070
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $67,140
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $75,350
    Conservation Scientists $74,070
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $75,590
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $54,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Northwest Minnesota?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Northwest Minnesota is $34.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.00 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Minnesota above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Northwest Minnesota is 13.9% 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 Northwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $31,780 per year in Northwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,040.