Chemist Salary
Updated on: Apr 22, 2026
How much does a Chemist make?
The average Chemist in the US makes $65,184. Chemists make the most in San Jose, CA at $128,698 averaging total compensation 97% greater than US average.
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Recent Salary Records for Chemist
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Type Caucasian Male
Size of company 201-500 employees
City Birmingham
Yearly Salary reported $50,000
Type Caucasian Male
Size of company 11-50 employees
City Pensacola
Yearly Salary reported $85,000
Type Caucasian Male
Size of company 10,000+ employees
City Buffalo
Yearly Salary reported $70,000
Type Asian Or Pacific Islander Male
Size of company 1,001-5,000 employees
City Pasadena
Yearly Salary reported $63,000
Type Caucasian Male
Size of company 201-500 employees
City Saint Louis
Yearly Salary reported $40,000
Type Caucasian Male
Size of company 201-500 employees
City Saint Louis
Yearly Salary reported $40,000
Type Caucasian Male
Size of company 201-500 employees
City Kings Mountain
Yearly Salary reported $50,000
Chemist Culture Ratings
Gain valuable into the compensation of Chemists in the US. Compare and examine the salary ranges to understand the current trends.
SHINEWELL TECHNOLOGIES INC.
4 salaries recorded
$67,999/year
Battelle Memorial Institute
3 salaries recorded
$54,656/year
Evans Analytical Group
2 salaries recorded
$40,000/year
Interfashion Cosmetics Corp
2 salaries recorded
$75,000/year
Morrison & Foerster LLP.
2 salaries recorded
$90,000/year
The Gill Corporation
2 salaries recorded
$52,000/year
Softlanding Labs
2 salaries recorded
$45,000/year
University of Florida
2 salaries recorded
$45,188/year
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