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

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

How does experience change A Chemist's salary?

A Chemist's salary grows with experience: a Chemist I (0-2 years)earns $66,574, a Chemist II (2-4 years)earns $82,475, a Chemist (4-7 years)earns $100,007, a Chemist IV (7+ years)earns $131,092, a Chemist V (7-10 years)earns $153,215,

What are the highest paying states for a Chemist?

Chemist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Chemist roles are District of Columbia $110,287, California $109,869, Massachusetts $108,404. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Chemist roles make?

Salaries for Chemist level roles vary by specialization: Expert Chemist: $150,200; Chemist V: $150,185; Specialist Chemist: $128,500; Chemist IV: $128,499; Senior Chemist: $98,100.

Chemist Salary in Delaware

How much does a Chemist make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Chemist in Delaware is $101,103 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $49.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $122,727
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $91,806 to $112,422
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $83,342

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Chemist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$112,422	$9,368	$2,162	$54
Average	$101,103	$8,425	$1,944	$49
25th Percentile	$91,806	$7,651	$1,766	$44

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Key Factors That Influence Chemist Salaries

A 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 Chemist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a 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): $66,574
Early Career (1-2 years): $82,475
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $100,007
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $131,092
Expert (over 8 years): $153,215

Levels	Salary
Chemist I... Level Chemist	$66,574
Chemist I... Level Chemist	$82,475
Chemist Level Chemist	$100,007
Chemist I... Level Chemist	$131,092
Chemist V... Level Chemist	$153,215

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How Do 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 Chemists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $110,287.
California: $109,869.
Massachusetts: $108,404.

District of Columbia $110,287 California $109,869 Massachusetts $108,404 Washington $108,006 New Jersey $107,966 Alaska $107,827 Connecticut $106,452 New York $105,894

Hawaii $104,111 Rhode Island $103,274 Maryland $102,707 Minnesota $101,930 Colorado $101,631 Illinois $101,531 Oregon $101,153 Delaware $100,874

New Hampshire $100,699 Virginia $100,306 Pennsylvania $99,161 Nevada $98,583 North Dakota $98,394 Michigan $98,095 Wisconsin $97,985 Vermont $97,766

Texas $97,159 Maine $97,119 Arizona $97,059 Ohio $96,989 Georgia $96,073 Indiana $95,615 Wyoming $95,525 Utah $95,385

Iowa $95,326 Kansas $94,848 Louisiana $94,708 North Carolina $94,658 Missouri $94,638 Florida $94,250 Montana $94,041 Nebraska $93,842

Kentucky $93,732 South Carolina $93,334 Tennessee $93,084 Idaho $92,985 New Mexico $92,258 Oklahoma $92,098 Alabama $91,511 South Dakota $90,525

Arkansas $89,987 West Virginia $89,698 Mississippi $88,831

Top Paying Cities for 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: $104,400
Little Creek: $103,434
Magnolia: $103,862

Lincoln, DE $104,400 Little Creek, DE $103,434 Magnolia, DE $103,862 Milford, DE $104,400 Marydel, DE $103,045 Millsboro, DE $104,400 Millville, DE $105,097 Milton, DE $104,400

Nassau, DE $104,400 Ocean View, DE $105,097 Rehoboth Beach, DE $105,097 Seaford, DE $103,304 Selbyville, DE $105,097 Smyrna, DE $102,926 Viola, DE $103,862 Woodside, DE $103,563

Bear, DE $102,169 Newark, DE $102,209 Claymont, DE $102,288 Delaware City, DE $102,209 Hockessin, DE $102,288 Kirkwood, DE $102,209 Middletown, DE $102,717 Montchanin, DE $102,288

New Castle, DE $102,288 Odessa, DE $102,856 Port Penn, DE $101,930 Rockland, DE $102,288 Saint Georges, DE $102,209 Townsend, DE $102,707 Winterthur, DE $102,288 Lewes, DE $104,400

Wilmington, DE $102,288 Dover, DE $103,384 Dover Afb, DE $103,623 Bethany Beach, DE $105,097 Bethel, DE $103,304 Bridgeville, DE $104,400 Camden Wyoming, DE $103,494 Cheswold, DE $103,145

Clayton, DE $102,886 Dagsboro, DE $105,097 Delmar, DE $103,304 Ellendale, DE $104,400 Felton, DE $104,400 Fenwick Island, DE $105,097 Frankford, DE $105,097 Frederica, DE $104,400

Georgetown, DE $104,400 Greenwood, DE $104,400 Harbeson, DE $104,400 Harrington, DE $104,400 Hartly, DE $102,836 Houston, DE $104,400 Kenton, DE $102,886 Laurel, DE $103,304

Yorklyn, DE $102,288

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

Understanding how a 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.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$91,806

Average $101,103/year

$112,422

$7,651

Average $8,425/month

$9,368

$1,766

Average $1,944/week

$2,162

$44

Average $49/hour

$54

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$112,422	$9,368	$2,162	$54
Average	$101,103	$8,425	$1,944	$49
25th Percentile	$91,806	$7,651	$1,766	$44

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