Chemists Salary in Oshkosh, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oshkosh-Neenah, WI

Median annual salary $77,840 -7.5% vs national
Median hourly $37.42
10th percentile $56,650
90th percentile $98,500
Employed locally 40
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,650
    25th
    $71,990
    50th (median)
    $77,840
    75th
    $82,630
    90th
    $98,500

    Oshkosh economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,873 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 107% Median Chemists salary is 7% 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
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $102,140
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $95,460
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $95,430
    Kenosha, WI $84,520
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $83,790
    Winston-Salem, NC $83,130

    Related occupations in Oshkosh, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $76,370
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $71,470
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $99,250
    School Psychologists $79,050
    Urban and Regional Planners $62,010
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $63,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Oshkosh?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Oshkosh, WI is $37.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.36 or more per hour.

    Is Oshkosh above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Oshkosh, WI is 7.5% 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 Oshkosh?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $56,650 per year in Oshkosh, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,990.