Chemist salary in United States
How much does a Chemist make in the United States?
Average base salary
$79,189
Average $79,189
Low $56,085
High $111,810
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
The average salary for a chemist is $79,189 per year in the United States. 3.1k salaries reported, updated at September 19, 2023
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Salaries by years of experience in the United States
| Years of experience | Per year |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | |
| 1 to 2 years | |
| 3 to 5 years | |
| 6 to 9 years | |
| More than 10 years |
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Top companies for Chemists in United States
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Highest paying cities for Chemists near United States
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Where can a Chemist earn more?
Compare salaries for Chemists in different locations
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Chemists
Most recommended skill
Industrial Laboratory Experience(earn +47.66% more)
The jobs requiring this skill have decrease by 5.57% since 2018. Chemists with this skill earn +47.66% more than the average base salary, which is $79,189 per year.
Job Trend
| Year | Number of job openings on Indeed requiring this skill | Change from previous year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 438 | increase by 438 |
| 2013 | 870 | increase by 98.63% |
| 2014 | 878 | increase by 0.92% |
| 2015 | 368 | decrease by 58.09% |
| 2016 | 821 | increase by 123.10% |
| 2017 | 446 | decrease by 45.68% |
| 2018 | 467 | increase by 4.71% |
| 2019 | 441 | decrease by 5.57% |
Top companies hiring Chemists with the recommended skill
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Top fields of study
Physical Science DegreeMore critical skills and qualifications that pay well
| Top Fields of study | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 jobs | 6 |
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Most common benefits for Chemists
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
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Salary satisfaction
Based on 271 ratings54% of Chemists in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.
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How much do similar professions get paid in United States?
Scientist
Job openingsAverage $95,798 per year
Laboratory Technician
Job openingsAverage $24.01 per hour
Research Associate
Job openingsAverage $63,443 per year
Laboratory Analyst
Job openingsAverage $21.35 per hour
R&D Engineer
Job openingsAverage $104,960 per year
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Job openingsAverage $44.13 per hour
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Common questions about salaries for a Chemist
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