Chemists Salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux Falls, SD-MN

Median annual salary $83,220 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $40.01
10th percentile $65,480
90th percentile $101,100
Employed locally 40
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,480
    25th
    $65,500
    50th (median)
    $83,220
    75th
    $101,050
    90th
    $101,100

    Sioux Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,418 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 102% Median Chemists salary is 2% 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

    Related occupations in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$77,450
    Urban and Regional Planners$61,730
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$75,450
    Agricultural Technicians$35,670
    Forest and Conservation Technicians$65,670
    Conservation Scientists$67,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Sioux Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is $40.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.61 or more per hour.

    Is Sioux Falls above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is 1.1% 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 Sioux Falls?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $65,480 per year in Sioux Falls, SD-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,500.