Chemists Salary in California
In California, chemists earn a median of $97,010 per year.
Median (California)
$97,010
Bottom 10%
$58,750
Top 10%
$164,640
Employed in California
8,480
How California compares
Refit analysis ·In California, chemists earn a median of $97,010 — 15% above the national median of $84,150. Locally the range runs $58,750 to $164,640. About 8,480 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #13 of 52 states for chemists pay — roughly the 76th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (District of Columbia, $153,320) by 58%. State employment of about 8,480 also shapes how competitive local openings are.
National benchmark
US median
$84,150
US bottom 10%
$53,210
US top 10%
$154,430
Skills that move pay in this role
- Science
- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Speaking
- Active Listening
- Writing
- Mathematics
- Active Learning
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