Chemists Salary in Missouri
Chemists in Missouri earn a median of $82,800 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $82,800
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($91,240)
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,640
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,240; the top 10% earn over $134,940. Nationally the range is $58,460 to $160,830.
States ranked near Missouri
Similar jobs in Missouri
- Chemical Technicians$68,550 median in Missouri
- Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians$62,440 median in Missouri (broader BLS group)
- Quality Control Analysts$50,410 median in Missouri (broader BLS group)
- Non-Destructive Testing Specialists$72,320 median in Missouri (broader BLS group)
- Biological Technicians$50,640 median in Missouri
- Food Scientists and Technologists$105,930 median in Missouri
Chemists pay in Missouri
How much do chemists make in Missouri?
The median is $82,800 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,240 and the top 10% earn over $134,940. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for chemists?
On pay alone it ranks 34 of 51 (−9% vs. the national median of $91,240). Living costs are not included.