The salary of a Chemist II in the United States varies depending on several factors, including experience, location, education level, marketing trend and company sizes.
As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chemist II in the United States is $80,787. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $59,696 to a high of $97,098, with most professionals earning between $69,747 and $89,325.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $89,325 | $7,444 | $1,718 | $43 |
| Average | $80,787 | $6,732 | $1,554 | $39 |
| 25th Percentile | $69,747 | $5,812 | $1,341 | $34 |
An entry-level Chemist II with less than 1 year of experience earns about $77,162. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $77,491. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $81,424. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $84,992, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $85,247.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Chemist II | $77,162 |
| Intermediate Level Chemist II | $77,491 |
| Senior Level Chemist II | $81,424 |
| Specialist Level Chemist II | $84,992 |
| Expert Level Chemist II | $85,247 |
| Entry Level | 4% |
| Mid Level | 4% |
| Senior Level | 1% |
| Top Level | 5% |
| Experienced | 6% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
What Am I Worth?
Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of March 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Chemist II compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $64,873 in 2023 to approximately $64,758 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Chemist II salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $80,787 | 70.5% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $6,180 | 5.4% | ||
| 401K/403B | $3,393 | 3.0% | ||
| Disability | $1,616 | 1.4% | ||
| Healthcare | $8,352 | 7.3% | ||
| Pension | $4,362 | 3.8% | ||
| Time Off | $9,943 | 8.7% | ||
| Total Compensation | $114,634 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| High School | 0.6% |
| Associates | 0.9% |
| Bachelors | 62.3% |
| Masters | 27.3% |
| Doctorate | 8.9% |
What Am I Worth?
The average annual salary of Chemist II is $80,787. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Chemist II is $39; the average weekly pay of Chemist II is $1,554; the average monthly pay of Chemist II is $6,732.
A Chemist II's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Chemist II earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Chemist II is $101,388.
The highest pay for Chemist II is $97,098.
The lowest pay for Chemist II is $59,696.
Evaluates the chemical and physical properties of various organic and inorganic substances. Utilizes established methods and procedures and laboratory equipment to perform analytical testing of substances. Prepares compounds, reagents and solutions. Develop and write technical reports of testing results. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work.
Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.
Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
Calibration: In measurement technology and metrology, calibration is the comparison of measurement values delivered by a device under test with those of a calibration standard of known accuracy. Such a standard could be another measurement device of known accuracy, a device generating the quantity to be measured such as a voltage, a sound tone, or a physical artefact, such as a metre ruler. The outcome of the comparison can result in one of the following: no significant error being noted on the device under test a significant error being noted but no adjustment made an adjustment made to correct the error to an acceptable levelStrictly speaking, the term "calibration" means just the act of comparison, and does not include any subsequent adjustment. The calibration standard is normally traceable to a national standard held by a national metrological body.
Futures: Futures are derivative financial contracts obligating the buyer to purchase an asset or the seller to sell an asset at a predetermined future date and set price.
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