How much does a chemist make in Kansas?
$82,820a year
Median yearly pay for chemists in Kansas. That is $39.82 an hour or $6,902 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.82
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,360Median: $82,820Highest 10%: $132,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,360 | $25.65 | |
| 25th | $60,050 | $28.87 | |
| Median | $82,820 | $39.82 | |
| 75th | $107,500 | $51.69 | |
| 90th | $132,500 | $63.68 |
Cities in Kansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lawrence, KS | $96,050 |
| Wichita, KS | $96,040 |
| Kansas City, MO | $83,420 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $78,230 |
| Joplin, MO | $77,460 |
| Topeka, KS | $60,130 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemists.
| 30. New Jersey | $84,450 |
| 31. Hawaii | $84,150 |
| 32. Kentucky | $84,090 |
| 33. Kansas | $82,820 |
| 34. Missouri | $82,800 |
| 35. Florida | $82,740 |
| 36. North Carolina | $82,620 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make an hour in Kansas?
The median hourly pay in Kansas is $39.82 ($82,820 a year).
Do chemists make more in Kansas than the national average?
No: $82,820 against $91,240 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Kansas rank for chemist pay?
Kansas ranks 33 of 51 states.
Which city in Kansas pays chemists the most?
Lawrence, KS, with a median of $96,050 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.