Chemists Salary in Springfield, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MO

Median annual salary $76,270 -9.4% vs national
Median hourly $36.67
10th percentile $44,790
90th percentile $135,720
Employed locally 30
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,790
    25th
    $55,760
    50th (median)
    $76,270
    75th
    $100,700
    90th
    $135,720

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 124% Median Chemists salary is 24% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,190
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $104,870
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $98,940
    St. Louis, MO-IL $95,060
    Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $90,640
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $90,570

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$68,960
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$89,170
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$52,400
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$60,610
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$88,000
    School Psychologists$74,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Springfield, MO is $36.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.25 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Springfield, MO is 9.4% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $44,790 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,760.