Chemists pay in Michigan
In Michigan, the median pay for chemists is $46.85 an hour ($97,440 a year). About 3,490 people work in this job there.
That is 7% higher than the U.S. median ($91,240). Michigan ranks 18th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for chemists in Michigan
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $27.05 | $56,260 |
| 25% of workers | $31.96 | $66,490 |
| Half of workers (median) | $46.85 | $97,440 |
| 75% of workers | $63.07 | $131,190 |
| 90% of workers | $78.94 | $164,200 |
Chemists pay in Michigan metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bay City | $132,480 | 250 |
| Midland | $105,710 | 240 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage | $105,220 | 230 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores | $92,320 | 70 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $85,770 | 1,250 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $82,110 | 290 |
| Ann Arbor | $67,050 | 230 |
| Lansing-East Lansing | $63,810 | 140 |
Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (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)
Related jobs in Michigan
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $76,080 |
| Physicists | $94,520 |
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