How much does a chemist make in St. Louis?
$86,690a year
Median yearly pay for chemists in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $41.68 an hour or $7,224 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.68
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 97 of 212
- Jobs in the area
- 1,040
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,430Median: $86,690Highest 10%: $151,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,430 | $25.69 | |
| 25th | $65,440 | $31.46 | |
| Median | $86,690 | $41.68 | |
| 75th | $125,600 | $60.38 | |
| 90th | $151,300 | $72.74 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for chemists.
| Columbia, MO | $87,000 |
| Kansas City, MO | $83,420 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $78,230 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economist | $132,600 |
| Food Scientist and Technologist | $108,200 |
| Psychologist | $105,000 |
| Medical Scientist | $103,400 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $101,300 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $94,010 |
| Microbiologist | $89,630 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $88,440 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $80,270 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $79,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $41.68 ($86,690 a year).
Do chemists make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $86,690 against $91,240 nationally, 5% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $82,800, so St. Louis pays 5% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for chemist pay?
97 of 212 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemist make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $53,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $151,300 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.