Specialist Chemist Salary in Kentucky

How much does a Specialist Chemist make in Kentucky? The average Specialist Chemist salary in Kentucky is $119,300 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $107,500 and $131,700. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

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Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Specialist Chemist Salary	$96,757	KY	March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Specialist Chemist Salary	$107,500	KY	March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Specialist Chemist Salary	$119,300	KY	March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Specialist Chemist Salary	$131,700	KY	March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Specialist Chemist Salary	$142,990	KY	March 26, 2024

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The Specialist Chemist requires a graduate degree in area of specialty. Evaluates the chemical and physical properties of various organic and inorganic substances in order to investigate their applications to medicine and other industries. Being a Specialist Chemist typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Working as a Specialist Chemist typically requires 7+ years of related experience. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. Work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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King's Seafood Company - Costa Mesa, CA

King's Seafood Company has continued to see our restaurants get busier and busier, with new restaurant openings on the way and increasing guest counts, we ...

- 10 Days Ago
Research Chemist

Leidos - Aberdeen, MD

Description. The Leidos National Security Sector needs a Research Scientist to assist the Combat Capabilities Development Command-Chemical Biological Cente...

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CHEMIST with Security Clearance

Department of the Air Force - Hill AFB, UT

Duties 1: Performs developmental assignments in the application of professional principles, techniques, methods, and procedures relating to the investigati...

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Three Saints Bay - Arlington, VA

Ocean Bay, LLC, a subsidiary of Three Saints Bay, LLC and a Federal Government Contractor industry leader, has an opening for a highly motivated Chemist lo...

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Explosives Research Chemist with Security Clearance

Amentum - Huntsville, AL

Amentum is actively seeking an Explosives Research Chemist (ERC) to support active contracts in Huntsville, AL. The position may require CONUS travel. Desc...

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Location	Avg. Salary	Date Updated
Location Aberdeen, KY	Avg. Salary $113,021	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adairville, KY	Avg. Salary $115,048	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adams, KY	Avg. Salary $111,627	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adolphus, KY	Avg. Salary $118,470	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ages Brookside, KY	Avg. Salary $110,614	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albany, KY	Avg. Salary $115,302	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alexandria, KY	Avg. Salary $123,791	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Allen, KY	Avg. Salary $111,627	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Allensville, KY	Avg. Salary $113,781	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Almo, KY	Avg. Salary $113,021	Date Updated March 26, 2024

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Kentucky (/kənˈtʌki/ (listen) kən-TUK-ee), officially the Commonwealth of Kentucky, is a state located in the east south-central region of the United States. Although styled as the "State of Kentucky" in the law creating it, (because in Kentucky's first constitution, the name state was used) Kentucky is one of four U.S. states constituted as a commonwealth (the others being Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts). Originally a part of Virginia, in 1792 Kentucky became the 15th state to join the Union. Kentucky is the 37th most extensive and the 26th most populous of the 50 United States. Ke...

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