What are the main factors that influence a Textile Chemist's salary?

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

How does experience change A Textile Chemist's salary?

A Textile Chemist's salary grows with experience: a Chemist I (0-2 years)earns $64,589, a Chemist II (2-4 years)earns $80,090, a Textile Chemist (4-7 years)earns $97,067, a Chemist IV (7+ years)earns $127,288, a Chemist V (7-10 years)earns $148,657,

What are the highest paying states for a Textile Chemist?

Textile Chemist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Textile Chemist roles are District of Columbia $103,876, California $103,482, Massachusetts $102,103. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Textile Chemist roles make?

Salaries for Textile Chemist level roles vary by specialization: Chemist: $99,795; Textile Chemistry: $93,579; Textile Engineering: $86,613; Textile Technologist: $68,451; Textile Engineer: $67,795.

Textile Chemist Salary in Delaware

How much does a Textile Chemist make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Textile Chemist in Delaware is $95,010 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $113,727
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $85,139 to $104,807
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $76,152

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Textile Chemist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$104,807	$8,734	$2,016	$50
Average	$95,010	$7,918	$1,827	$46
25th Percentile	$85,139	$7,095	$1,637	$41

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Key Factors That Influence Textile Chemist Salaries

A Textile 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 Textile Chemist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Textile 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): $64,589
Early Career (1-2 years): $80,090
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $97,067
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $127,288
Expert (over 8 years): $148,657

Levels	Salary
Chemist I... Level Textile Chemist	$64,589
Chemist I... Level Textile Chemist	$80,090
Textile C... Level Textile Chemist	$97,067
Chemist I... Level Textile Chemist	$127,288
Chemist V... Level Textile Chemist	$148,657

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How Do Textile 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 Textile Chemists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $103,876.
California: $103,482.
Massachusetts: $102,103.

District of Columbia $103,876 California $103,482 Massachusetts $102,103 Washington $101,728 New Jersey $101,690 Alaska $101,559 Connecticut $100,264 New York $99,739

Hawaii $98,059 Rhode Island $97,271 Maryland $96,737 Minnesota $96,005 Colorado $95,723 Illinois $95,630 Oregon $95,273 Delaware $95,010

New Hampshire $94,845 Virginia $94,476 Pennsylvania $93,397 Nevada $92,852 North Dakota $92,674 Michigan $92,393 Wisconsin $92,290 Vermont $92,083

Texas $91,511 Maine $91,473 Arizona $91,417 Ohio $91,351 Georgia $90,488 Indiana $90,057 Wyoming $89,972 Utah $89,841

Iowa $89,785 Kansas $89,334 Louisiana $89,203 North Carolina $89,156 Missouri $89,137 Florida $88,771 Montana $88,574 Nebraska $88,387

Kentucky $88,283 South Carolina $87,908 Tennessee $87,674 Idaho $87,580 New Mexico $86,895 Oklahoma $86,745 Alabama $86,191 South Dakota $85,263

Arkansas $84,756 West Virginia $84,484 Mississippi $83,668

Top Paying Cities for Textile 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: $94,582
Little Creek: $95,275
Magnolia: $95,138

Lincoln, DE $94,582 Little Creek, DE $95,275 Magnolia, DE $95,138 Milford, DE $94,823 Marydel, DE $94,978 Millsboro, DE $94,186 Millville, DE $94,331 Milton, DE $94,494

Nassau, DE $94,563 Ocean View, DE $94,315 Rehoboth Beach, DE $94,496 Seaford, DE $94,550 Selbyville, DE $94,158 Smyrna, DE $95,341 Viola, DE $94,901 Woodside, DE $95,157

Bear, DE $94,937 Newark, DE $94,901 Claymont, DE $95,096 Delaware City, DE $94,996 Hockessin, DE $94,893 Kirkwood, DE $94,978 Middletown, DE $95,015 Montchanin, DE $94,915

New Castle, DE $94,929 Odessa, DE $95,062 Port Penn, DE $95,126 Rockland, DE $94,924 Saint Georges, DE $94,985 Townsend, DE $95,131 Winterthur, DE $94,935 Lewes, DE $94,531

Wilmington, DE $94,898 Dover, DE $95,275 Dover Afb, DE $94,773 Bethany Beach, DE $94,216 Bethel, DE $94,313 Bridgeville, DE $94,536 Camden Wyoming, DE $95,007 Cheswold, DE $95,244

Clayton, DE $95,247 Dagsboro, DE $94,150 Delmar, DE $93,999 Ellendale, DE $94,284 Felton, DE $94,815 Fenwick Island, DE $94,171 Frankford, DE $94,006 Frederica, DE $94,909

Georgetown, DE $94,114 Greenwood, DE $94,551 Harbeson, DE $94,215 Harrington, DE $94,695 Hartly, DE $94,990 Houston, DE $94,560 Kenton, DE $95,251 Laurel, DE $94,058

Yorklyn, DE $94,921

Textile Chemist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Textile Chemist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 42% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Textile Chemist positions in Transportation or MFG Nondurable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Textile Chemist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Textile Chemist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$114,012	$55.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$109,262	$53.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$106,412	$51.0	12%
MFG Durable	$104,511	$50.0	10%
Chemicals	$102,611	$49.0	8%

Textile Chemist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Textile 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.

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$85,139

Average $95,010/year

$104,807

$7,095

Average $7,918/month

$8,734

$1,637

Average $1,827/week

$2,016

$41

Average $46/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$104,807	$8,734	$2,016	$50
Average	$95,010	$7,918	$1,827	$46
25th Percentile	$85,139	$7,095	$1,637	$41

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