Organic Chemistry Salary in the United States

How much does an Organic Chemistry make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Organic Chemistry in the United States is $58,548 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

However, an Organic Chemistry's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $77,568
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $47,622 to $68,504
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,675
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Organic Chemistry Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $68,504 $5,709 $1,317 $33
Average $58,548 $4,879 $1,126 $28
25th Percentile $47,622 $3,969 $916 $23
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Key Factors That Influence Organic Chemistry Salaries

An Organic Chemistry'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Top Paying Cities for Organic Chemistries

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:

  • San Jose: $73,846
  • San Francisco: $73,038
  • Oakland: $71,499

What Skills Can Increase an Organic Chemistry's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 19.77% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Staff Management (Mentioned in 1.86% Job Postings): To manage employees or subordinates of an organization is termed staff management. This is a structure through which staff members or employees can achieve their full potential within the job duties assigned to them.
  • Customer Service Standards (Mentioned in 0.93% Job Postings): Customer service standards are a company's rules or guidelines that inform and shape the customer's relationship with the business at every step throughout the customer experience
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 19.77%
Staff Management 1.86%
Customer Service Standards 0.93%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Organic Chemistry's salary.
  • Guest Relations: Can increase your salary by up to 34%.
  • Business Development: Can increase your salary by up to 25%.
  • SAS: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Guest Relations
$78,454
34%
Business Development
$73,185
25%
SAS
$69,672
19%
Customer Service Standards
$67,916
16%
Goal Setting
$64,988
11%
Project Management
$64,988
11%
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How Education impacts an Organic Chemistry's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Organic Chemistries enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Organic Chemistry with a Bachelor's Degree is between $65,274 and $72,415).

Organic Chemistry Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Organic Chemistry
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.9%
High School 2.7%
Associates 2.7%
Bachelors 32.1%
Masters 58.9%
Doctorate 2.7%
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Organic Chemistry Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Organic Chemistry'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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Organic Chemistry

Salaries for an Organic Chemistry can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $59,829 in 2023 to around $60,404 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Organic Chemistry salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Organic Chemistry Over Time

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$59,829
2024
$60,570
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