How much does a chemist make in Minnesota?
$99,280a year
Median yearly pay for chemists in Minnesota. That is $47.73 an hour or $8,273 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.73
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,010Median: $99,280Highest 10%: $158,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,010 | $28.85 | |
| 25th | $76,890 | $36.97 | |
| Median | $99,280 | $47.73 | |
| 75th | $127,500 | $61.29 | |
| 90th | $158,500 | $76.22 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $99,280 |
| Duluth, MN | $91,560 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $83,220 |
| Fargo, ND | $71,510 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemists.
| 11. Rhode Island | $101,700 |
| 12. New Hampshire | $100,100 |
| 13. Texas | $99,640 |
| 14. Minnesota | $99,280 |
| 15. Connecticut | $98,140 |
| 16. California | $97,860 |
| 17. Alabama | $97,830 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $47.73 ($99,280 a year).
Do chemists make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $99,280 against $91,240 nationally, 9% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for chemist pay?
Minnesota ranks 14 of 51 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays chemists the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $99,280 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.