Organic Chemist Salary in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

How much does an Organic Chemist make in Milwaukee, WI?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Organic Chemist in Milwaukee, WI is $72,806. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $64,036 to $81,848, with most professionals earning between $56,052 and $90,080.

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What does an Organic Chemist do?

Common responsibilities of an Organic Chemist

Contribute to the development of innovative chemistry and efficient delivery of target molecules.

October 06, 2022

Maintains broad knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories related to synthetic organic chemistry and medicinal chemistry.

December 28, 2022

Developing, improving, and customizing products, equipment, formulas, processes, and analytical methods.

February 11, 2023

Plans, initiates and executes synthetic organic chemistry experiments and interprets and communicates results as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

March 04, 2023

Understands the conceptual basis behind modern computational methods such as DFT, Monte Carlo methods, etc.

March 15, 2023

Assist in organization of related departmental work and in sample preparation (as required) to consistently meet client turnaround time requirements, train new or existing employees in extraction techniques.

April 11, 2023

Provide technical support and participate in multidisciplinary team efforts, development and training of junior members of the team.

April 30, 2023

Participates in evaluation process to include set up, operation and monitoring of equipment and apparatus, and more complex experimental procedures involving novel samples.

May 10, 2023

Demonstrated high-impact problem-solving and success in developing and advancing novel molecules as evidenced by publications.

May 15, 2023

Performs GC/MS and/or LC/MS/MS laboratory analysis and data validation as required to maintain laboratory throughput.

May 20, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Organic Chemist in Milwaukee, WI

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

64036

81848

72806

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

65576

85545

75288

What is the average salary for Organic Chemist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Organic Chemist in Milwaukee, WI. The base salary for Organic Chemist ranges from $64,036 to $81,848 with the average base salary of $72,806. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $65,576 to $85,545 with the average total cash compensation of $75,288.

View Average Salary for Organic Chemist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$72,806	$64,036 - $81,848
Bonus	$2,482	$1,539 - $3,697
Total Pay	$75,288	$65,576 - $85,545

* 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.

Organic Chemist Salary Near Milwaukee, WI

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Waukesha, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,800 - $81,545	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Racine, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,830 - $79,027	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Kenosha, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,830 - $79,027	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Waukegan, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,911 - $80,409	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Janesville, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,772 - $78,954	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Mount Prospect, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,872 - $84,194	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI

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About Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Milwaukee lies along the shores and bluffs of Lake Michigan at the confluence of three rivers: the Menomonee, the Kinnickinnic, and the Milwaukee. Smaller rivers, such as the Root River and Lincoln Creek, also flow through the city. Milwaukee's terrain is sculpted by the glacier path and includes steep bluffs along Lake Michigan that begin about a mile (1.6 km) north of downtown. In addition, 30 miles (48 km) southwest of Milwaukee is the Kettle Moraine and lake country that provides an industrial landscape combined with inland lakes. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has ...

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