What are the main factors that influence an Analytical Chemist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Analytical Chemist's salary?

An Analytical Chemist's salary grows with experience: a Chemist I (0-2 years)earns $66,832, a Analytical Chemist (2-4 years)earns $82,795, a Chemist III (4-7 years)earns $100,395, a Chemist IV (7+ years)earns $131,600, a Chemist V (7-10 years)earns $153,810,

What are the highest paying states for an Analytical Chemist?

Analytical Chemist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Analytical Chemist roles are District of Columbia $90,680, California $90,336, Massachusetts $89,132. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Analytical Chemist roles make?

Salaries for Analytical Chemist level roles vary by specialization: Analytical Chemist V: $150,190; Analytical Chemist IV: $128,500; Senior Analytical Chemist: $98,047; Analytical Chemist III: $98,030; Qc Analytical Chemist: $96,979.

Analytical Chemist Salary in Delaware

How much does an Analytical Chemist make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Analytical Chemist in Delaware is $83,129 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

However, an Analytical Chemist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $97,916
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $73,302 to $90,869
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $64,354

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Analytical Chemist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$90,869	$7,572	$1,747	$44
Average	$83,129	$6,927	$1,599	$40
25th Percentile	$73,302	$6,108	$1,410	$35

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Key Factors That Influence Analytical Chemist Salaries

An Analytical Chemist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Analytical Chemist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Analytical Chemist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $66,832
Early Career (1-2 years): $82,795
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $100,395
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $131,600
Expert (over 8 years): $153,810

Levels	Salary
Chemist I... Level Analytical Chemist	$66,832
Analytica... Level Analytical Chemist	$82,795
Chemist I... Level Analytical Chemist	$100,395
Chemist I... Level Analytical Chemist	$131,600
Chemist V... Level Analytical Chemist	$153,810

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How Do Analytical Chemist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Analytical Chemists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $90,680.
California: $90,336.
Massachusetts: $89,132.

District of Columbia $90,680 California $90,336 Massachusetts $89,132 Washington $88,804 New Jersey $88,772 Alaska $88,657 Connecticut $87,527 New York $87,068

Hawaii $85,602 Rhode Island $84,914 Maryland $84,447 Minnesota $83,808 Colorado $83,563 Illinois $83,481 Oregon $83,170 Delaware $82,940

New Hampshire $82,796 Virginia $82,473 Pennsylvania $81,532 Nevada $81,057 North Dakota $80,901 Michigan $80,655 Wisconsin $80,565 Vermont $80,385

Texas $79,885 Maine $79,853 Arizona $79,804 Ohio $79,746 Georgia $78,993 Indiana $78,616 Wyoming $78,542 Utah $78,428

Iowa $78,378 Kansas $77,985 Louisiana $77,871 North Carolina $77,830 Missouri $77,813 Florida $77,494 Montana $77,322 Nebraska $77,158

Kentucky $77,068 South Carolina $76,740 Tennessee $76,536 Idaho $76,454 New Mexico $75,856 Oklahoma $75,725 Alabama $75,242 South Dakota $74,431

Arkansas $73,989 West Virginia $73,751 Mississippi $73,039

Top Paying Cities for Analytical Chemists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $85,840
Little Creek: $85,045
Magnolia: $85,397

Lincoln, DE $85,840 Little Creek, DE $85,045 Magnolia, DE $85,397 Milford, DE $85,840 Marydel, DE $84,726 Millsboro, DE $85,840 Millville, DE $86,413 Milton, DE $85,840

Nassau, DE $85,840 Ocean View, DE $86,413 Rehoboth Beach, DE $86,413 Seaford, DE $84,939 Selbyville, DE $86,413 Smyrna, DE $84,627 Viola, DE $85,397 Woodside, DE $85,152

Bear, DE $84,005 Newark, DE $84,038 Claymont, DE $84,103 Delaware City, DE $84,038 Hockessin, DE $84,103 Kirkwood, DE $84,038 Middletown, DE $84,455 Montchanin, DE $84,103

New Castle, DE $84,103 Odessa, DE $84,570 Port Penn, DE $83,808 Rockland, DE $84,103 Saint Georges, DE $84,038 Townsend, DE $84,447 Winterthur, DE $84,103 Lewes, DE $85,840

Wilmington, DE $84,103 Dover, DE $85,004 Dover Afb, DE $85,201 Bethany Beach, DE $86,413 Bethel, DE $84,939 Bridgeville, DE $85,840 Camden Wyoming, DE $85,094 Cheswold, DE $84,808

Clayton, DE $84,595 Dagsboro, DE $86,413 Delmar, DE $84,939 Ellendale, DE $85,840 Felton, DE $85,840 Fenwick Island, DE $86,413 Frankford, DE $86,413 Frederica, DE $85,840

Georgetown, DE $85,840 Greenwood, DE $85,840 Harbeson, DE $85,840 Harrington, DE $85,840 Hartly, DE $84,554 Houston, DE $85,840 Kenton, DE $84,595 Laurel, DE $84,939

Yorklyn, DE $84,103

Analytical Chemist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Analytical Chemist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$73,302

Average $83,129/year

$90,869

$6,108

Average $6,927/month

$7,572

$1,410

Average $1,599/week

$1,747

$35

Average $40/hour

$44

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$90,869	$7,572	$1,747	$44
Average	$83,129	$6,927	$1,599	$40
25th Percentile	$73,302	$6,108	$1,410	$35

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