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How much does a chemist make in Wichita?

$96,040a year

Median yearly pay for chemists in the Wichita, KS metro area. That is $46.17 an hour or $8,003 a month.

Hourly
$46.17
Vs. national median
+5%
Rank among cities
56 of 212
Jobs in the area
90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,110Median: $96,040Highest 10%: $123,100
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$54,110$26.01
25th$64,030$30.78
Median$96,040$46.17
75th$118,200$56.84
90th$123,100$59.19

Other cities in Kansas

Median yearly pay for chemists.

Lawrence, KS$96,050
Kansas City, MO$83,420
St. Joseph, MO$78,230
Chemist salary in Kansas Chemist salary in all states

Related jobs in Wichita

Same field, median yearly pay.

Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$84,640
Social Scientist and Related Worker$81,330
Environmental Scientist and Specialist$81,180
Food Scientist and Technologist$79,630
Urban and Regional Planner$75,290
Life$68,640
School Psychologist$66,810
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$65,330
Forensic Science Technician$63,420
Occupational Health and Safety Technician$58,100
Salaries for every job in Wichita, KS

Frequently asked questions

How much does a chemist make an hour in Wichita?

The median hourly pay in the Wichita, KS metro area is $46.17 ($96,040 a year).

Do chemists make more in Wichita than the national average?

Yes: $96,040 against $91,240 nationally, 5% more.

How does Wichita compare with the rest of Kansas?

The median in Kansas is $82,820, so Wichita pays 16% more.

Where does Wichita rank for chemist pay?

56 of 212 metro areas with data.

How much does a chemist make starting out in Wichita?

The lowest-paid 10% make $54,110 or less a year; the top 10% make $123,100 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.