How much does a chemist make in Minneapolis?
$99,280a year
Median yearly pay for chemists in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $47.73 an hour or $8,273 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.73
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 43 of 212
- Jobs in the area
- 1,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,940Median: $99,280Highest 10%: $158,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,940 | $29.78 | |
| 25th | $78,940 | $37.95 | |
| Median | $99,280 | $47.73 | |
| 75th | $127,500 | $61.29 | |
| 90th | $158,500 | $76.22 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for chemists.
| Duluth, MN | $91,560 |
Related jobs in Minneapolis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Scientist | $176,400 |
| Physicist | $168,500 |
| Materials Scientist | $132,200 |
| Psychologist | $122,500 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $108,500 |
| Economist | $107,000 |
| Epidemiologist | $104,500 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $104,000 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $103,300 |
| Medical Scientist | $102,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make an hour in Minneapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $47.73 ($99,280 a year).
Do chemists make more in Minneapolis than the national average?
Yes: $99,280 against $91,240 nationally, 9% more.
How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $99,280, so Minneapolis pays 0% more.
Where does Minneapolis rank for chemist pay?
43 of 212 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemist make starting out in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $158,500 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.