How much does a Research Chemist make in Appleton, WI?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Chemist in Appleton, WI is $96,446. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $85,669 to $106,748, with most professionals earning between $75,857 and $116,128.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Research Chemist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $75,857 Appleton,WI May 01, 2025
25th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $85,669 Appleton,WI May 01, 2025
50th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $96,446 Appleton,WI May 01, 2025
75th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $106,748 Appleton,WI May 01, 2025
90th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $116,128 Appleton,WI May 01, 2025
25% $85,669 10% $75,857 90% $116,128 75% $106,748 $96,446 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Chemist II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    4 - 7 years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Research Chemist in Appleton, WI. The base salary for Research Chemist ranges from $85,669 to $106,748 with the average base salary of $96,446. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $98,784 to $127,683 with the average total cash compensation of $111,970.
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About Appleton, Wisconsin    Appleton is a city in Outagamie (mostly), Calumet, and Winnebago counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. One of the Fox Cities, it is situated on the....More

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