How much does a chemist make in Missouri?
$82,800a year
Median yearly pay for chemists in Missouri. That is $39.81 an hour or $6,900 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.81
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,240Median: $82,800Highest 10%: $134,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,240 | $23.19 | |
| 25th | $62,560 | $30.08 | |
| Median | $82,800 | $39.81 | |
| 75th | $109,100 | $52.44 | |
| 90th | $134,900 | $64.88 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Columbia, MO | $87,000 |
| St. Louis, MO | $86,690 |
| Kansas City, MO | $83,420 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $78,230 |
| Joplin, MO | $77,460 |
| Springfield, MO | $76,270 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemists.
| 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 |
| 37. Arizona | $81,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $39.81 ($82,800 a year).
Do chemists make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $82,800 against $91,240 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Missouri rank for chemist pay?
Missouri ranks 34 of 51 states.
Which city in Missouri pays chemists the most?
Columbia, MO, with a median of $87,000 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.