What are the main factors that influence an Entry Level Chemist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Entry Level Chemist's salary?

An Entry Level Chemist's salary grows with experience: a Entry Level Chemist (0-2 years)earns $66,601, a Chemist II (2-4 years)earns $82,574, a Chemist III (4-7 years)earns $100,084, a Chemist IV (7+ years)earns $131,240, a Chemist V (7-10 years)earns $153,286,

What are the highest paying states for an Entry Level Chemist?

Entry Level Chemist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Entry Level Chemist roles are District of Columbia $71,006, California $70,736, Massachusetts $69,794. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Entry Level Chemist roles make?

Salaries for Entry Level Chemist level roles vary by specialization: Entry Level Actuary: $80,901; Analytical Chemist, Level III: $75,525; Entry Level Auditor: $67,701; Entry Chemist: $65,300; Chemist I: $65,289.

Entry Level Chemist Salary in Delaware

How much does an Entry Level Chemist make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level Chemist in Delaware is $64,945 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

However, an Entry Level Chemist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $76,496
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $56,999 to $70,991
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $49,764

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Entry Level Chemist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$70,991	$5,916	$1,365	$34
Average	$64,945	$5,412	$1,249	$31
25th Percentile	$56,999	$4,750	$1,096	$27

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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Chemist Salaries

An Entry Level Chemist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Entry Level Chemist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Level Chemist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $66,601
Early Career (1-2 years): $82,574
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $100,084
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $131,240
Expert (over 8 years): $153,286

Levels	Salary
Entry Lev... Level Entry Level Chemist	$66,601
Chemist I... Level Entry Level Chemist	$82,574
Chemist I... Level Entry Level Chemist	$100,084
Chemist I... Level Entry Level Chemist	$131,240
Chemist V... Level Entry Level Chemist	$153,286

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How Do Entry Level Chemist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Entry Level Chemists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $71,006.
California: $70,736.
Massachusetts: $69,794.

District of Columbia $71,006 California $70,736 Massachusetts $69,794 Washington $69,537 New Jersey $69,511 Alaska $69,422 Connecticut $68,537 New York $68,178

Hawaii $67,030 Rhode Island $66,491 Maryland $66,125 Minnesota $65,625 Colorado $65,433 Illinois $65,369 Oregon $65,125 Delaware $64,945

New Hampshire $64,832 Virginia $64,580 Pennsylvania $63,842 Nevada $63,470 North Dakota $63,349 Michigan $63,156 Wisconsin $63,086 Vermont $62,944

Texas $62,553 Maine $62,528 Arizona $62,489 Ohio $62,444 Georgia $61,854 Indiana $61,559 Wyoming $61,502 Utah $61,412

Iowa $61,373 Kansas $61,065 Louisiana $60,976 North Carolina $60,944 Missouri $60,931 Florida $60,681 Montana $60,546 Nebraska $60,418

Kentucky $60,347 South Carolina $60,091 Tennessee $59,930 Idaho $59,866 New Mexico $59,398 Oklahoma $59,295 Alabama $58,917 South Dakota $58,282

Arkansas $57,936 West Virginia $57,750 Mississippi $57,192

Top Paying Cities for Entry Level Chemists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $64,653
Little Creek: $65,126
Magnolia: $65,033

Lincoln, DE $64,653 Little Creek, DE $65,126 Magnolia, DE $65,033 Milford, DE $64,817 Marydel, DE $64,924 Millsboro, DE $64,382 Millville, DE $64,481 Milton, DE $64,593

Nassau, DE $64,639 Ocean View, DE $64,470 Rehoboth Beach, DE $64,594 Seaford, DE $64,630 Selbyville, DE $64,363 Smyrna, DE $65,171 Viola, DE $64,871 Woodside, DE $65,045

Bear, DE $64,895 Newark, DE $64,871 Claymont, DE $65,004 Delaware City, DE $64,936 Hockessin, DE $64,865 Kirkwood, DE $64,924 Middletown, DE $64,949 Montchanin, DE $64,880

New Castle, DE $64,890 Odessa, DE $64,981 Port Penn, DE $65,024 Rockland, DE $64,886 Saint Georges, DE $64,928 Townsend, DE $65,028 Winterthur, DE $64,894 Lewes, DE $64,618

Wilmington, DE $64,868 Dover, DE $65,126 Dover Afb, DE $64,783 Bethany Beach, DE $64,402 Bethel, DE $64,469 Bridgeville, DE $64,621 Camden Wyoming, DE $64,943 Cheswold, DE $65,105

Clayton, DE $65,107 Dagsboro, DE $64,357 Delmar, DE $64,254 Ellendale, DE $64,449 Felton, DE $64,812 Fenwick Island, DE $64,371 Frankford, DE $64,259 Frederica, DE $64,876

Georgetown, DE $64,333 Greenwood, DE $64,631 Harbeson, DE $64,402 Harrington, DE $64,730 Hartly, DE $64,931 Houston, DE $64,638 Kenton, DE $65,110 Laurel, DE $64,294

Yorklyn, DE $64,884

Entry Level Chemist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Level Chemist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on June 01, 2026

$56,999

Average $64,945/year

$70,991

$4,750

Average $5,412/month

$5,916

$1,096

Average $1,249/week

$1,365

$27

Average $31/hour

$34

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$70,991	$5,916	$1,365	$34
Average	$64,945	$5,412	$1,249	$31
25th Percentile	$56,999	$4,750	$1,096	$27

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