Salary for Chemists
Also known as: Agricultural Chemist, Analytical Chemist, Bench Chemist, Food Chemist, Formulary Chemist, Industrial Chemist, Inorganic Chemist, Laboratory Chemist, Nuclear Chemist, Organic Chemist
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Chemists study the processes and changes which organic and inroganic compounds undergo when exposed to heat, light, energy or chemical catalysts. In industry, these professionals apply their knowledge of chemical reactions to the production of new compounds which meet end-user requirements. These professionals may design and execute experiments regarding the behaviors of inorganic and organic comounds, and publish their findings in peer-reviewed journals. They may also work with other scientists, engineers, and technical professionals to analyze and interpret the results and potential applications of experiments. A Bachelor's degree is the minimum requirement for this occupation.A Chemist will normally receive a salary between $44,970 to $139,650 based on experience. can get an average wage of eigthy-six thousand four hundred and ten dollars each year.
are paid at the highest level in District of Columbia, where they can get average pay scales of near $129,900. People in this category of job are paid at the highest average level in Management of Companies and Enterprises, where they get average wages of $100,220.
The annual compensation for this career has gone up since 2004. Salaries have increased by an average of 39.28 percent nationwide in that time.
Chemists tend to make the most in the following industries:
In general, they earn less within the industries below:
