Chemists Salary in Kansas
Chemists in Kansas earn a median of $82,820 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $82,820
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($91,240)
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 690
Pay range in Kansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $53,360; the top 10% earn over $132,460. Nationally the range is $58,460 to $160,830.
States ranked near Kansas
Similar jobs in Kansas
- Chemical Technicians$61,560 median in Kansas
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$59,420 median in Kansas
- Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians$61,000 median in Kansas (broader BLS group)
- Quality Control Analysts$65,270 median in Kansas (broader BLS group)
- Materials Scientists$115,490 median in Kansas
- Non-Destructive Testing Specialists$61,710 median in Kansas (broader BLS group)
Chemists pay in Kansas
How much do chemists make in Kansas?
The median is $82,820 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $53,360 and the top 10% earn over $132,460. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kansas a good state for chemists?
On pay alone it ranks 33 of 51 (−9% vs. the national median of $91,240). Living costs are not included.