Research Chemist Salary in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Research Chemist Salary in Milwaukee, WI

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

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Chemist in Milwaukee, WI is $109,479. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $97,726 to $122,141, with most professionals earning between $87,026 and $133,668.

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10th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $87,026 Milwaukee,WI March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $97,726 Milwaukee,WI March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $109,479 Milwaukee,WI March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $122,141 Milwaukee,WI March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $133,668 Milwaukee,WI March 01, 2025
25% $97,726 10% $87,026 90% $133,668 75% $122,141 $109,479 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. Down a level:

    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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97726
122141
109479

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
101751
131516
115331
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Research Chemist in Milwaukee, WI. The base salary for Research Chemist ranges from $97,726 to $122,141 with the average base salary of $109,479. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $101,751 to $131,516 with the average total cash compensation of $115,331.
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