What is the salary of a Chemist? In the United States, a Chemist earns an average salary of $64,861. The salary range for a Chemist is usually between $52,530 and $83,791 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $134,798. The highest Chemist salary in the United States was $248,974. The average hourly pay for a Chemist is $31.18.
Top 3 states paying the highest average Chemist salary are California, with an average salary of $152,300, followed by Oregon, with an average salary of $89,061, and District of Columbia, with an average salary of $80,859. Employers paying the highest salary for a Chemist job are Delta Diablo (CA), Central Contra Costa Sanitary District (Contra Costa) (CA) and Alameda County Water District (CA).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Delta Diablo, CA | $206,043 |
| Central Contra Costa Sanitary District (Contra Costa), CA | $203,835 |
| Alameda County Water District, CA | $188,641 |
| Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, CA | $184,843 |
| East Bay Municipal Utility District, CA | $184,503 |
| Santa Clara Valley Water District, CA | $177,255 |
| Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, CA | $172,717 |
| Palo Alto, CA | $171,297 |
| Pasadena, CA | $166,566 |
| County Sanitation District No 2 (Los Angeles), CA | $156,213 |
| Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | $74,547 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $66,682 |
| Chemist Supervisor | $80,964 |
| Chemistry Faculty | $106,298 |
| Chemist V | $83,289 |
| Chemistry/Biology | $115,526 |
| Chemistry Lab Technician | $77,167 |
| Chemistry , -Physical Science | $58,091 |
| Chemistry Technician | $39,016 |
| Chemist Lead | $68,743 |
Select a state to view specific salary for Chemist and other interesting information
| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $83,667 | 18 |
| Arkansas | $49,512 | 30 |
| Arizona | $70,982 | 44 |
| California | $152,300 | 149 |
| Colorado | $76,096 | 13 |
| Connecticut | $66,520 | 29 |
| District of Columbia | $80,859 | 6 |
| Florida | $53,831 | 127 |
| Georgia | $53,825 | 11 |
| Hawaii | $78,018 | 22 |
| Iowa | $64,223 | 11 |
| Idaho | $50,031 | 6 |
| Illinois | $75,831 | 34 |
| Indiana | $61,946 | 42 |
| Kansas | $46,640 | 20 |
| Kentucky | $51,438 | 17 |
| Louisiana | $64,546 | 2 |
| Massachusetts | $86,939 | 24 |
| Maryland | $75,190 | 14 |
| Maine | $49,955 | 48 |
| Michigan | $58,161 | 14 |
| Minnesota | $57,122 | 10 |
| Missouri | $51,330 | 20 |
| Mississippi | $54,679 | 6 |
| Montana | $29 | 11 |
| North Dakota | $78,646 | 11 |
| Nebraska | $49,201 | 22 |
| New Jersey | $68,475 | 14 |
| New Mexico | $51,403 | 4 |
| Nevada | $70,986 | 14 |
| New York | $55,904 | 12 |
| Ohio | $58,027 | 15 |
| Oklahoma | $41,786 | 4 |
| Oregon | $89,061 | 47 |
| Pennsylvania | $69,209 | 81 |
| South Carolina | $59,155 | 49 |
| South Dakota | $55,639 | 2 |
| Tennessee | $59,168 | 14 |
| Texas | $55,797 | 192 |
| Utah | $64,270 | 6 |
| Virginia | $69,830 | 15 |
| Washington | $67,250 | 122 |
| Wisconsin | $57,528 | 72 |
| Name | State | Employer | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Lawrence KerriganLos Angeles Department of Water and Power, CA | Lawrence Kerrigan | CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power | View Details |
Lawrence KerriganLos Angeles, CA | Lawrence Kerrigan | CA | Los Angeles | View Details |
Lawrence KerriganLos Angeles Department of Water and Power, CA | Lawrence Kerrigan | CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power | View Details |
Phivan NguyenMetropolitan Water District of Southern California, CA | Phivan Nguyen | CA | Metropolitan Water District of Southern California | View Details |
John Edward DruganCity of Boston, MA | John Edward Drugan | MA | City of Boston | View Details |
Sandeep SidhuDelta Diablo, CA | Sandeep Sidhu | CA | Delta Diablo | View Details |
Salvador RosalesCentral Contra Costa Sanitary District (Contra Costa), CA | Salvador Rosales | CA | Central Contra Costa Sanitary District (Contra Costa) | View Details |
Lawrence KerriganLos Angeles, CA | Lawrence Kerrigan | CA | Los Angeles | View Details |
Jong Seo H.Union Sanitary District (Alameda), CA | Jong Seo H. | CA | Union Sanitary District (Alameda) | View Details |
Svoboda William HDelta Diablo, CA | Svoboda William H | CA | Delta Diablo | View Details |
Reynaldo ReyesLos Angeles Department of Water and Power, CA | Reynaldo Reyes | CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power | View Details |
Reynaldo ReyesLos Angeles, CA | Reynaldo Reyes | CA | Los Angeles | View Details |
Jim Wan YCentral Contra Costa Sanitary District (Contra Costa), CA | Jim Wan Y | CA | Central Contra Costa Sanitary District (Contra Costa) | View Details |
Sandeep SidhuDelta Diablo, CA | Sandeep Sidhu | CA | Delta Diablo | View Details |
Jim Wan YCentral Contra Costa Sanitary District (Contra Costa), CA | Jim Wan Y | CA | Central Contra Costa Sanitary District (Contra Costa) | View Details |
Reynaldo ReyesLos Angeles Department of Water and Power, CA | Reynaldo Reyes | CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power | View Details |
Kasey ChungLos Angeles, CA | Kasey Chung | CA | Los Angeles | View Details |
Kasey ChungLos Angeles Department of Water and Power, CA | Kasey Chung | CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power | View Details |
Jeremy StoaLos Angeles Department of Water and Power, CA | Jeremy Stoa | CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power | View Details |
Jeremy StoaLos Angeles, CA | Jeremy Stoa | CA | Los Angeles | View Details |