The average Pasadena chemist salary was $161,982, which is 17 percent higher than the average salary for this job in California, and 123 percent higher then the average salary for this job nationwide. Chemist salary in Pasadena is usually between $158,098 and $165,866 (25th and 75th). The highest chemist salary in Pasadena was $165,866. There are 2 employees in Pasadena whose job title is chemist.