Research and science jobs offer pay well above the national average. Increased demand for STEM workers is increasing salaries in research and science. Jobs in these fields, however, often require higher education at the graduate level and/or specialized training. While domain-specific expertise gives workers in these fields access to very specialized jobs, there are also many employers who hire STEM workers for their general data and technology skills.
Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Associate Chemist in United States are Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $85,772, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $77,024, Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $69,002, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $66,823, and Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $62,623.
Human Resources & Staffing
The top paying company in Human Resources & Staffing for Associate Chemist is Atrium.
Frequently asked questions about Associate Chemist salaries
The average salary for Associate Chemist is $110,783 per year or $53 per hour, with top earners making up to $182,385 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $86,186 (25th percentile) to $144,826 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 634 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Associate Chemist employees.
The highest salary for Associate Chemist is $144,826 per year, $12,069 per month or $70 per hour.
The lowest salary for Associate Chemist is $86,186 per year, $7,182 per month or $41 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Associate Chemist ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $90,814 per year (estimate) and goes up to $351,835 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.