Chemists salary
in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
Chemists in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro earn a median of $99,280 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,420 jobs (May 2025). That is 9% above the U.S. median of $91,240 and in line with the MN statewide median of $99,280. It ranks #18 of 68 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,420 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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EMPLOYERS FILING FOR THIS JOB IN MINNEAPOLIS · VISA-SPONSORED BASE WAGES
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Covers sponsored positions only.
Questions
What is the average Chemists salary in Minneapolis?
The BLS median is $99,280 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,420 jobs pay between $78,940 and $127,490. The 10th percentile is $61,940 and the 90th is $158,540.
Is Minneapolis a high-paying metro for Chemists?
That is 9% above the U.S. median of $91,240 and in line with the MN statewide median of $99,280. It ranks #18 of 68 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
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 Minneapolis?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were University of Minnesota ($67,496). 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.