Chemists Salary in Michigan
Chemists in Michigan earn a median of $97,440 a year, +7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $97,440
- vs. U.S. median
- +7% ($91,240)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,490
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,260; the top 10% earn over $164,200. Nationally the range is $58,460 to $160,830.
States ranked near Michigan
Similar jobs in Michigan
- Chemical Technicians$58,180 median in Michigan
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$50,800 median in Michigan
- Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians$64,510 median in Michigan (broader BLS group)
- Quality Control Analysts$59,100 median in Michigan (broader BLS group)
- Materials Scientists$107,410 median in Michigan
- Non-Destructive Testing Specialists$73,960 median in Michigan (broader BLS group)
Chemists pay in Michigan
How much do chemists make in Michigan?
The median is $97,440 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,260 and the top 10% earn over $164,200. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for chemists?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 51 (+7% vs. the national median of $91,240). Living costs are not included.