Chemist Salary in Oklahoma
Based on 630+ workers in Oklahoma
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (OK)
$74,960
$36.04/hr
vs National Average
$92,010
-18.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$49K – $113K
630 employed in Oklahoma
Salary Distribution — Chemist in Oklahoma
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,520 |
| 25th percentile | $59,640 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $74,960 |
| 75th percentile | $105,140 |
| 90th percentile | $112,920 |
Top-Paying Industries for Chemist (U.S.)
Which industries pay Chemists the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Chemists in Oklahoma tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $123,380 | 610 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $112,840 | 3K |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | $109,990 | 190 |
| Government (excl. schools, hospitals & USPS) | $107,330 | 10K |
| Transportation and Warehousing | $96,840 | 160 |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Chemist in Oklahoma vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Oklahoma) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $64,940 |
| 2023 | $64,200 |
| 2024 | $79,990 |
| 2025 | $74,960 |
| 2026 (projected) | $74,960 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Oklahoma Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $64,940 | $79,362 |
| 2023 | $64,200 | $83,812 |
| 2024 | $79,990 | $86,969 |
| 2025 | $74,960 | $92,010 |
| 2026 (projected) | $74,960 | $92,010 |
Chemist Salary by Experience Level in Oklahoma
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $59,640 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $74,960 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $105,140 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $112,920 |
Chemist Salary in Other States
Related Chemist Salaries in Oklahoma
How other high-demand occupations in Oklahoma compare to Chemist ($74,960 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Chemist | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicist in OK | $200,050 | +166.9% | $96.18/hr |
| Geoscientist in OK | $119,990 | +60.1% | $57.69/hr |
| Urban and Regional Planner in OK | $81,520 | +8.8% | $39.19/hr |
| Psychologist in OK | $79,950 | +6.7% | $38.44/hr |
| Medical Scientist in OK | $76,480 | +2.0% | $36.77/hr |
| Environmental Scientist in OK | $75,910 | +1.3% | $36.50/hr |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist in OK | $69,130 | -7.8% | $33.24/hr |
| Credit Analyst in OK | $75,330 | +0.5% | $36.22/hr |
| Radiologic Technologist in OK | $74,160 | -1.1% | $35.65/hr |
| Securities Sales Agent in OK | $76,080 | +1.5% | $36.58/hr |
| Web and Digital Interface Designer in OK | $76,440 | +2.0% | $36.75/hr |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer in OK | $76,640 | +2.2% | $36.85/hr |