$72,000Average
$104,00075th percentile
$130,000
Chemist is a professional role in the Life, Physical, and Social Science job family. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
Chemist pays 4% above the average across 48 roles in the Life, Physical, and Social Science job family (family average $100,000).
How much does a Chemist make?
The average base salary for a Chemist in the United States is $104,000 per year, or about $50.00 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $72,000 and $130,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Life, Physical, and Social Science roles?
The Life, Physical, and Social Science job family averages $100,000 across 48 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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