Chemist Salary in Wyoming
Based on 80+ workers in Wyoming
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (WY)
$102,000
$49.04/hr
vs National Average
$92,010
+10.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$52K – $127K
80 employed in Wyoming
Salary Distribution — Chemist in Wyoming
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $52,150 |
| 25th percentile | $76,680 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $102,000 |
| 75th percentile | $127,120 |
| 90th percentile | $127,120 |
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 Wyoming 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 Wyoming vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Wyoming) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $77,680 |
| 2023 | $97,000 |
| 2024 | $76,570 |
| 2025 | $102,000 |
| 2026 (projected) | $108,120 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Wyoming Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $77,680 | $79,362 |
| 2023 | $97,000 | $83,812 |
| 2024 | $76,570 | $86,969 |
| 2025 | $102,000 | $92,010 |
| 2026 (projected) | $108,120 | $97,531 |
Chemist Salary by Experience Level in Wyoming
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $76,680 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $102,000 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $127,120 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $127,120 |
Chemist Salary in Other States
Related Chemist Salaries in Wyoming
How other high-demand occupations in Wyoming compare to Chemist ($102,000 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Chemist | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychologist in WY | $89,890 | -11.9% | $43.22/hr |
| Geoscientist in WY | $74,910 | -26.6% | $36.01/hr |
| Environmental Scientist in WY | $74,050 | -27.4% | $35.60/hr |
| Urban and Regional Planner in WY | $70,190 | -31.2% | $33.75/hr |
| Computer Network Architect in WY | $100,520 | -1.5% | $48.33/hr |
| Physical Therapist in WY | $100,400 | -1.6% | $48.27/hr |
| Lawyer in WY | $100,130 | -1.8% | $48.14/hr |
| General and Operations Manager in WY | $99,700 | -2.3% | $47.93/hr |
| Information Security Analyst in WY | $98,710 | -3.2% | $47.46/hr |
| Management Analyst in WY | $98,540 | -3.4% | $47.38/hr |
| Environmental Engineer in WY | $106,330 | +4.2% | $51.12/hr |
| Veterinarian in WY | $97,240 | -4.7% | $46.75/hr |