Chemists Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $95,060 +13% vs national
Median hourly $45.70
10th percentile $53,840
90th percentile $163,790
Employed locally 1,150
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,840
    25th
    $65,450
    50th (median)
    $95,060
    75th
    $127,770
    90th
    $163,790

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 122% Median Chemists salary is 22% 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
    Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $90,640
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $90,570
    Mobile, AL $90,280

    Related occupations in St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $91,670
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $99,250
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $93,290
    Biological Scientists, All Other $78,330
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $60,900
    Chemical Technicians $60,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in St. Louis, MO-IL is $45.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.74 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 13% above 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $53,840 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,450.