Chemists pay in Kansas

In Kansas, the median pay for chemists is $39.82 an hour ($82,820 a year). About 690 people work in this job there.

$39.82Median hourly pay
$60,050–$107,510Middle half of workers, yearly
690People in this job in Kansas

That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($91,240). Kansas ranks 33rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for chemists in Kansas

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$25.65$53,360
25% of workers$28.87$60,050
Half of workers (median)$39.82$82,820
75% of workers$51.69$107,510
90% of workers$63.69$132,460

Chemists pay in Kansas metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Lawrence$96,05060
Wichita$96,04090
Topeka$60,13030

Kansas unemployment rate: 3.8% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for chemists

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: +6.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 5,900 openings a year (BLS)

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.