California

Chemists Salary in California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2024

Mean Annual
$105,500
+9.9% vs national
Hourly Wage
$50.72
 
10th Percentile
$58,750
Entry level
90th Percentile
$164,640
Senior level
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Salary Range

Chemistss in California earn between $58,750 and $164,640, with a mean of $105,500. The national average for this role is $96,002.

$105,500 mean
10th Percentile$58,75090th Percentile$164,640

How California Compares

LocationMean Salary
California$105,500
National Average$96,002
District of Columbia$148,470
Maryland$132,260
New Mexico$129,290
Massachusetts$125,580
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.