Chemists salary
in Madison, WI
- Middle 50%
- $64,760–$84,790
- vs U.S. median
- -14%
- Metro rank
- #60 of 68
Chemists in the Madison, WI metro earn a median of $78,730 a year, based on BLS estimates for 780 jobs (May 2025). That is 14% below the U.S. median of $91,240 and in line with the WI statewide median of $78,730. It ranks #60 of 68 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE780 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Madison
2 employers · DOL
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Visa-sponsored positions only, base pay.
| Employer | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| PPD Development, L.P | $93,555 | 5 |
| University of Wisconsin System | $67,980 | 5 |
Chemists pay in other WI metros
1 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $78,860 |
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Questions
What is the average Chemists salary in Madison?
The BLS median is $78,730 a year (May 2025). Half of the 780 jobs pay between $64,760 and $84,790. The 10th percentile is $52,020 and the 90th is $109,450.
Is Madison a high-paying metro for Chemists?
That is 14% below the U.S. median of $91,240 and in line with the WI statewide median of $78,730. It ranks #60 of 68 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Chemists make an hour in Madison?
About $37.85 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $78,730 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $31.13–$40.76 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Chemists the most in Madison?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were PPD Development, L.P ($93,555), University of Wisconsin System ($67,980). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.