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Analytical chemist salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does an Analytical Chemist make in the United States?

Average base salary

$71,244
Average $71,244
Low $45,009
High $112,771

The average salary for a analytical chemist is $71,244 per year in the United States. 309 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 9, 2026).

Analytical Chemist job openings in United States

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Analytical Chemist - Academic ...
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory4.1out of 5 stars.
Livermore, CA
$6,748 - $7,718 a month
Full-time
21 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Analytical Chemist in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Charm Industrial
 
$170,000per year
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Pacific Northwest National Lab...
 
$169,550per year
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Real Soft, Inc.
 
$158,080per year
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MERCOR
 
$152,637per year
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Johns Hopkins University Appli...
 
$149,500per year
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Talascend LLC
 
$148,720per year
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Highest paying cities for Analytical Chemists near United States

  1. Boulder, CO
    $97,791 per year
  2. San Diego, CA
    $88,326 per year
  3. Indianapolis, IN
    $68,101 per year
  4. St. Louis, MO
    $59,752 per year
  5. Greenville, NC
    $51,367 per year

Where can an Analytical Chemist earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Analytical Chemist get paid in United States?

Senior Analytical Chemist

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Average $95,268 per year

Junior Analytical Chemist

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Average $21.89 per hour