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Chemist salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Chemist make in the United States?

Average base salary

$75,372
Average $75,372
Low $47,545
High $119,483

The average salary for a chemist is $75,372 per year in the United States. 1.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 12, 2026).

Chemist job openings in United States

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Chemist/Polymer Scientist (Ph....
Exponent3.8out of 5 stars.
Menlo Park, CA
$140,000 - $162,000 a year
Full-time
2 days ago

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
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North Wind Group
 
$245,545per year
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COMPA Industries
 
$208,000per year
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HRL Laboratories, LLC
 
$176,200per year
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Sandia National Laboratories
 
$170,750per year
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The Aerospace Corporation
 
$170,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Chemists near United States

  1. Boston, MA
    $107,114 per year
  2. Vista, CA
    $100,213 per year
  3. Seymour, IN
    $91,987 per year
  4. Austin, TX
    $84,009 per year
  5. Wilmington, NC
    $81,505 per year

Where can a Chemist earn more?

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

Senior Chemist

Job openings
Average $91,825 per year

Entry Level Chemist

Job openings
Average $21.94 per hour

Junior Chemist

Job openings
Average $55,063 per year