Chemists Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $97,250 +15.6% vs national
Median hourly $46.76
10th percentile $47,710
90th percentile $111,310
Employed locally 210
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,710
    25th
    $61,690
    50th (median)
    $97,250
    75th
    $104,630
    90th
    $111,310

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 143% Median Chemists salary is 43% 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
    Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $96,040
    Roanoke, VA $86,720
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $85,520
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $83,620
    Oklahoma $79,990
    Oklahoma City, OK $78,790

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $86,740
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $126,270
    Chemical Technicians $63,520
    School Psychologists $51,970
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $73,730
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $51,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Tulsa?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Tulsa, OK is $46.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.56 or more per hour.

    Is Tulsa above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Tulsa, OK is 15.6% 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $47,710 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,690.