Chemists Salary in Wisconsin
Chemists in Wisconsin earn a median of $78,730 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $78,730
- vs. U.S. median
- −14% ($91,240)
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,920
Pay range in Wisconsin
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,020; the top 10% earn over $109,450. Nationally the range is $58,460 to $160,830.
States ranked near Wisconsin
Similar jobs in Wisconsin
- Chemical Technicians$59,440 median in Wisconsin
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$49,190 median in Wisconsin
- Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians$65,270 median in Wisconsin (broader BLS group)
- Quality Control Analysts$47,210 median in Wisconsin (broader BLS group)
- Materials Scientists$137,700 median in Wisconsin
- Non-Destructive Testing Specialists$74,940 median in Wisconsin (broader BLS group)
Chemists pay in Wisconsin
How much do chemists make in Wisconsin?
The median is $78,730 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,020 and the top 10% earn over $109,450. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wisconsin a good state for chemists?
On pay alone it ranks 43 of 51 (−14% vs. the national median of $91,240). Living costs are not included.