Chemists Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $60,130 -28.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.91
10th percentile $55,320
90th percentile $97,460
Employed locally 30
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,320
    25th
    $57,300
    50th (median)
    $60,130
    75th
    $64,940
    90th
    $97,460

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 88% Median Chemists salary is 12% below 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
    Lawrence, KS $96,050
    Jackson, MI $93,790
    Wichita, KS $81,000
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $80,960
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $79,140
    Kansas City, MO-KS $73,650

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $58,930
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $76,150
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $162,810
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $66,560
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $81,060
    Forensic Science Technicians $86,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Topeka?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Topeka, KS is $28.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.86 or more per hour.

    Is Topeka above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Topeka, KS is 28.5% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $55,320 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,300.