How much does a Research Chemist make in Lansing, MI?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Chemist in Lansing, MI is $106,615. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $95,170 to $118,946, with most professionals earning between $84,750 and $130,172.

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 $84,750 Lansing,MI March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $95,170 Lansing,MI March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $106,615 Lansing,MI March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $118,946 Lansing,MI March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $130,172 Lansing,MI March 01, 2025
25% $95,170 10% $84,750 90% $130,172 75% $118,946 $106,615 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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    Research Chemist

    4 - 7 years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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    Chemist IV

    7 + years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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95170
118946
106615

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
99090
128076
112315
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Research Chemist in Lansing, MI. The base salary for Research Chemist ranges from $95,170 to $118,946 with the average base salary of $106,615. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $99,090 to $128,076 with the average total cash compensation of $112,315.
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About Lansing, Michigan    Lansing /ˈlænsɪŋ/ is the capital of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is mostly in Ingham County, although portions of the city extend west into Eaton Co....More

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