How much does a Chemical Technologist make in Milwaukee, WI?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chemical Technologist in Milwaukee, WI is $59,258. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $46,713 to a high of $77,381, with most professionals earning between $52,692 and $68,744.

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What is a Chemical Technologist?

Chemical technologists and technicians (abbr. chem techs) are workers who provide technical support or services in chemical-related fields. They may work under direct supervision or may work independently, depending on their specific position and duties. Their work environments differ widely and include, but are not limited to, laboratories and industrial settings. As such, it is nearly impossible to generalize the duties of chem techs as their individual jobs vary greatly. Biochemical techs often do similar work in biochemistry....

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Chemical Technologist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chemical Technologist in Milwaukee, WI. The base salary for Chemical Technologist ranges from $52,692 to $68,744 with the average base salary of $59,258. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $53,616 to $71,289 with the average total cash compensation of $60,464.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $59,258 $52,692 - $68,744
Bonus $1,205 $924 - $2,545
Total Pay $60,464 $53,616 - $71,289
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Waukesha, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,497 - $68,490 COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Racine, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,876 - $66,375 COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Kenosha, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,876 - $66,375 COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Waukegan, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,766 - $67,536 COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Janesville, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,829 - $66,314 COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Mount Prospect, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,202 - $70,715 COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
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