Profession
Chemists
Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge.
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Salary data
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🇺🇸 United States2025
17202018 Census Occupation / 2018 SOC 1720
GroupMen
Median120,068 USD
Average120,068 USD
Middle 50%N/A
🇺🇸 United States2025
19-2031SOC 2018 19-2031
GroupAll
Median91,240 USD
Average100,450 USD
Middle 50%69,460 USD - 125,550 USD
Decile range58,460 USD - 160,830 USD
Bottom decile58,460 USD
Top decile160,830 USD
🇺🇸 California2025
19-2031SOC 2018 19-2031
GroupAll
Median97,860 USD
Average106,810 USD
Middle 50%76,340 USD - 127,790 USD
Decile range60,930 USD - 164,150 USD
Bottom decile60,930 USD
Top decile164,150 USD
Sources
- BLS CPS Table 39 2025 median weekly earnings by occupation and sex2025 - 2018 Census Occupation / 2018 SOC
- BLS OEWS May 2025 National2025 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2025 State2025 - SOC 2018
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