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Chemists Salary in Kansas
Chemists in Kansas earn a median $82,820 a year, 9% below the U.S. median.
- Median in KS
- $82,820 a year
- U.S. median
- $91,240 a year
- Employment
- 690
- Location quotient
- 0.90
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in Kansas
- Median (50%)
- $82,820 · $39.82 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $88,190 · $42.40 an hour (estimate error ±5.3%)
- 10th percentile
- $53,360 · $25.65 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $60,050 · $28.87 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $107,510 · $51.69 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $132,460 · $63.69 an hour
- Employment
- 690 (estimate error ±19.1%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 0.48
- Location quotient
- 0.90 (1.00 = national share)
Chemists pay by metro area in Kansas
Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrence, KS | $96,050 | 60 |
| Wichita, KS | $96,040 | 90 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $83,420 | 550 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $78,230 | 100 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $77,460 | 40 |
| Kansas nonmetropolitan area | $70,960 | 120 |
| Topeka, KS | $60,130 | 30 |
H-1B filings for chemists in Kansas
FY 2026 through Q3, by work location
7 certified filings with a median offered wage of $90,000.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do chemists make in Kansas?
- The median wage for chemists in Kansas is $82,820 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 690 jobs in the state.
- Where in Kansas do chemists earn the most?
- Lawrence, KS has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $96,050 a year.