Chemists Salary in Wichita, KS

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

Median annual salary $81,000 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly $38.94
10th percentile $59,520
90th percentile $115,930
Employed locally 80
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,520
    25th
    $64,480
    50th (median)
    $81,000
    75th
    $96,980
    90th
    $115,930

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 118% Median Chemists salary is 18% 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
    Lawrence, KS $96,050
    Jackson, MI $93,790
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $80,960
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $79,140
    Kansas City, MO-KS $73,650
    Joplin, MO-KS $71,540

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $64,920
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $80,160
    School Psychologists $62,570
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $89,140
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $47,020
    Chemical Technicians $48,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Wichita?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Wichita, KS is $38.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.19 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Wichita, KS is 3.7% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $59,520 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,480.