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Chemist salary in United States (Updated 2026)
How much does a Chemist make in the United States?
Average base salary
$75,234
- Hour
- Day
- Month
- Year
Average $75,234
Low $47,695
High $118,674
The average salary for a chemist is $75,234 per year in the United States. 1.6k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 14, 2026).
Highest paying companies for Chemist in United States
Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.Proclinical Staffing
$462,500per year
North Wind Group
$245,545per year
COMPA Industries
$208,000per year
HRL Laboratories, LLC
$176,200per year
Sandia National Laboratories
$170,750per year
The Aerospace Corporation
$170,000per year
