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SOC 19-2031 · Minnesota

Chemists Salary in Minnesota

Chemists in Minnesota earn the most in Minneapolis (average $103,770 a year) and the least in Duluth ($102,950), across the 2 Minnesota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the chemists average at $102,390 and the median at $99,280 for 1,680 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $100,450.

$104Khighest: Minneapolis

$103Klowest: Duluth

1,470jobs in these metros

2metro areas

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Chemists average salary by city in Minnesota

Minneapolis$103,770
Duluth$102,950

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Minneapolis	$103,770	$99,280	$78,940	$76,299	105
Duluth	$102,950	$91,560	$80,180	$75,778	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

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Chemists salary by city and state

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Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-2031.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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