How much does a chemist make in Oklahoma?
$74,960a year
Median yearly pay for chemists in Oklahoma. That is $36.04 an hour or $6,247 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.04
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,520Median: $74,960Highest 10%: $112,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,520 | $23.33 | |
| 25th | $59,640 | $28.67 | |
| Median | $74,960 | $36.04 | |
| 75th | $105,100 | $50.55 | |
| 90th | $112,900 | $54.29 |
Cities in Oklahoma
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Tulsa, OK | $106,700 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $61,750 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemists.
| 44. Idaho | $78,000 |
| 45. Pennsylvania | $77,090 |
| 46. Arkansas | $75,570 |
| 47. Oklahoma | $74,960 |
| 48. Nebraska | $74,890 |
| 49. South Dakota | $67,440 |
| 50. Maine | $64,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make an hour in Oklahoma?
The median hourly pay in Oklahoma is $36.04 ($74,960 a year).
Do chemists make more in Oklahoma than the national average?
No: $74,960 against $91,240 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Oklahoma rank for chemist pay?
Oklahoma ranks 47 of 51 states.
Which city in Oklahoma pays chemists the most?
Tulsa, OK, with a median of $106,700 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.