The median annual wage for Chemists in Louisiana is $109,150 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $115,280.
Pay spans roughly $62,730 at the 10th percentile to $169,540 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $52.48 per hour. An estimated 630 people work as chemists in Louisiana.
| Median (annual) | $109,150 |
| Mean (annual) | $115,280 |
| Median (hourly) | $52.48 |
| 10th percentile | $62,730 |
| 90th percentile | $169,540 |
| Employment | 630 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.