How much does a chemist make in Wisconsin?
$78,730a year
Median yearly pay for chemists in Wisconsin. That is $37.85 an hour or $6,561 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.85
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,020Median: $78,730Highest 10%: $109,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,020 | $25.01 | |
| 25th | $64,760 | $31.13 | |
| Median | $78,730 | $37.85 | |
| 75th | $96,720 | $46.50 | |
| 90th | $109,500 | $52.62 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $99,280 |
| Janesville, WI | $95,430 |
| Duluth, MN | $91,560 |
| Kenosha, WI | $84,520 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $82,260 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $78,860 |
| Madison, WI | $78,730 |
| Racine, WI | $78,260 |
| Green Bay, WI | $74,660 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemists.
| 40. Mississippi | $80,060 |
| 41. South Carolina | $79,670 |
| 42. Indiana | $78,770 |
| 43. Wisconsin | $78,730 |
| 44. Idaho | $78,000 |
| 45. Pennsylvania | $77,090 |
| 46. Arkansas | $75,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $37.85 ($78,730 a year).
Do chemists make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $78,730 against $91,240 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for chemist pay?
Wisconsin ranks 43 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin 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.