How much does a chemist make in Michigan?
$97,440a year
Median yearly pay for chemists in Michigan. That is $46.85 an hour or $8,120 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.85
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,260Median: $97,440Highest 10%: $164,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,260 | $27.05 | |
| 25th | $66,490 | $31.97 | |
| Median | $97,440 | $46.85 | |
| 75th | $131,200 | $63.07 | |
| 90th | $164,200 | $78.94 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bay City, MI | $132,500 |
| Midland, MI | $105,700 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $105,200 |
| Muskegon, MI | $92,320 |
| Detroit, MI | $85,770 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $82,110 |
| South Bend, IN | $74,890 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $67,050 |
| Lansing, MI | $63,810 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemists.
| 15. Connecticut | $98,140 |
| 16. California | $97,860 |
| 17. Alabama | $97,830 |
| 18. Michigan | $97,440 |
| 19. Washington | $97,420 |
| 20. North Dakota | $97,330 |
| 21. Virginia | $96,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $46.85 ($97,440 a year).
Do chemists make more in Michigan than the national average?
Yes: $97,440 against $91,240 nationally, 7% more.
Where does Michigan rank for chemist pay?
Michigan ranks 18 of 51 states.
Which city in Michigan pays chemists the most?
Bay City, MI, with a median of $132,500 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.