How much does a chemist make in Milwaukee?
$78,860a year
Median yearly pay for chemists in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $37.91 an hour or $6,572 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.91
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 156 of 212
- Jobs in the area
- 440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,850Median: $78,860Highest 10%: $106,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,850 | $28.77 | |
| 25th | $67,010 | $32.22 | |
| Median | $78,860 | $37.91 | |
| 75th | $101,300 | $48.69 | |
| 90th | $106,900 | $51.37 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for chemists.
| Minneapolis, MN | $99,280 |
| Duluth, MN | $91,560 |
| Kenosha, WI | $84,520 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $82,260 |
| Madison, WI | $78,730 |
| Racine, WI | $78,260 |
| Green Bay, WI | $74,660 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $173,200 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $109,900 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $101,200 |
| School Psychologist | $95,090 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $87,450 |
| Food Scientist and Technologist | $86,230 |
| Medical Scientist | $82,880 |
| Biological Scientist | $81,640 |
| Psychologist | $80,200 |
| Economist | $76,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $37.91 ($78,860 a year).
Do chemists make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $78,860 against $91,240 nationally, 14% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $78,730, so Milwaukee pays 0% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for chemist pay?
156 of 212 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemist make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $59,850 or less a year; the top 10% make $106,900 or more.
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.