As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chemist V in the United States is $145,150. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $130,488 to $154,431, with most professionals earning between $117,139 and $162,881.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $154,431 | $12,869 | $2,970 | $74 |
| Average | $145,150 | $12,096 | $2,791 | $70 |
| 25th Percentile | $130,488 | $10,874 | $2,509 | $63 |
An entry-level Chemist V with less than 1 year of experience earns about $139,241. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $140,336. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $140,773. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $142,962, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $145,427.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Chemist V | $139,241 |
| Intermediate Level Chemist V | $140,336 |
| Senior Level Chemist V | $140,773 |
| Specialist Level Chemist V | $142,962 |
| Expert Level Chemist V | $145,427 |
| Entry Level | 4% |
| Mid Level | 3% |
| Senior Level | 3% |
| Top Level | 2% |
| Experienced | 0% |
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 V compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $135,095 in 2023 to approximately $126,864 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Chemist V 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 | $145,150 | 72.8% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $11,104 | 5.6% | ||
| 401K/403B | $6,096 | 3.1% | ||
| Disability | $2,903 | 1.5% | ||
| Healthcare | $8,352 | 4.2% | ||
| Pension | $7,838 | 3.9% | ||
| Time Off | $17,865 | 9.0% | ||
| Total Compensation | $199,308 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| No Diploma | 0.4% |
| High School | 0.4% |
| Bachelors | 16.0% |
| Masters | 15.3% |
| Doctorate | 68.0% |
What Am I Worth?
The average annual salary of Chemist V is $145,150. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Chemist V is $70; the average weekly pay of Chemist V is $2,791; the average monthly pay of Chemist V is $12,096.
A Chemist V'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 V earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Chemist V is $182,163.
The highest pay for Chemist V is $162,881.
The lowest pay for Chemist V is $117,139.
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 master's degree in area of specialty. Demonstrates expertise in a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Typically requires 10+ years of related experience. Works on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state of the art technical or industry knowledge. Works autonomously. Goals are generally communicated in "solution" or project goal terms. May provide a leadership role for the work group through knowledge in the area of specialization.
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.
Quality Assurance: Verifying the adherence of product with required specifications and expectations to track and resolve deficiencies prior to product release.
Chemical Engineering: Chemical engineering is a branch of engineering that uses principles of chemistry, physics, mathematics, biology, and economics to efficiently use, produce, design, transport and transform energy and materials. The work of chemical engineers can range from the utilisation of nano-technology and nano-materials in the laboratory to large-scale industrial processes that convert chemicals, raw materials, living cells, microorganisms, and energy into useful forms and products. Chemical engineers are involved in many aspects of plant design and operation, including safety and hazard assessments, process design and analysis, modeling, control engineering, chemical reaction engineering, nuclear engineering, biological engineering, construction specification, and operating instructions. Chemical engineers typically hold a degree in Chemical Engineering or Process Engineering. Practising engineers may have professional certification and be accredited members of a professional body. Such bodies include the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) or the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE). A degree in chemical engineering is directly linked with all of the other engineering disciplines, to various extents.
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