How much does a Research Chemist make in MO?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Chemist in Missouri is $104,884. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $93,622 to $117,017, with most professionals earning between $83,367 and $128,062.

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 $83,367 MO April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $93,622 MO April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $104,884 MO April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $117,017 MO April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $128,062 MO April 01, 2025
25% $93,622 10% $83,367 90% $128,062 75% $117,017 $104,884 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Saint Peters, MO Avg. Salary $105,834 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adrian, MO Avg. Salary $106,596 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Advance, MO Avg. Salary $105,779 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Agency, MO Avg. Salary $106,585 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alba, MO Avg. Salary $97,013 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Albany, MO Avg. Salary $106,596 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Aldrich, MO Avg. Salary $97,013 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alexandria, MO Avg. Salary $103,405 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Allendale, MO Avg. Salary $107,280 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Allenton, MO Avg. Salary $105,779 Date Updated April 01, 2025
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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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