19-2031

Chemists

Role Overview

Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge. Excludes “Biochemists and Biophysicists” (19-1021) and “Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers” (19-2042).

Recommended Majors

Chemistry, General. Analytical Chemistry. Inorganic Chemistry. Organic Chemistry. Physical Chemistry. Polymer Chemistry. Chemical Physics. Environmental Chemistry. Forensic Chemistry. Theoretical Chemistry. Cheminformatics/Chemistry Informatics. Chemistry, Other. Materials Chemistry. Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry.

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Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
District of Columbia	$153,320
New Mexico	$134,370
Maryland	$131,910
Massachusetts	$126,970
Delaware	$125,430
Louisiana	$109,150
West Virginia	$108,010
Texas	$101,260
Virginia	$99,810
Colorado	$97,380
Rhode Island	$97,300
Illinois	$97,170
California	$97,010
Alabama	$96,000
Alaska	$95,300

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Median Annual Salary

$84,150

Projected Growth (10yr)

+4.9%

Avg. annual openings

6.3k

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