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

An Analytical Chemist's salary grows with experience: a Chemist I (0-2 years)earns $68,757, a Analytical Chemist (2-4 years)earns $85,228, a Chemist III (4-7 years)earns $103,314, a Chemist IV (7+ years)earns $135,460, a Chemist V (7-10 years)earns $158,247,

What are the highest paying states for an Analytical Chemist?

Analytical Chemist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Analytical Chemist roles are District of Columbia $91,647, California $91,299, Massachusetts $90,082. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Analytical Chemist roles make?

Salaries for Analytical Chemist level roles vary by specialization: Analytical Chemist V: $150,250; Analytical Chemist IV: $128,610; Analytical Chemist III: $98,090; Senior Analytical Chemist: $97,348; Qc Analytical Chemist: $96,065.

Analytical Chemist Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Analytical Chemist make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Analytical Chemist in Rhode Island is $85,819 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $101,194
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $75,240 to $93,867
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $65,608

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Analytical Chemist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$93,867	$7,822	$1,805	$45
Average	$85,819	$7,152	$1,650	$41
25th Percentile	$75,240	$6,270	$1,447	$36

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Key Factors That Influence Analytical Chemist Salaries

An Analytical 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 Analytical Chemist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Analytical 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): $68,757
Early Career (1-2 years): $85,228
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $103,314
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $135,460
Expert (over 8 years): $158,247

Levels	Salary
Chemist I... Level Analytical Chemist	$68,757
Analytica... Level Analytical Chemist	$85,228
Chemist I... Level Analytical Chemist	$103,314
Chemist I... Level Analytical Chemist	$135,460
Chemist V... Level Analytical Chemist	$158,247

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

District of Columbia: $91,647.
California: $91,299.
Massachusetts: $90,082.

District of Columbia $91,647 California $91,299 Massachusetts $90,082 Washington $89,751 New Jersey $89,718 Alaska $89,602 Connecticut $88,460 New York $87,996

Hawaii $86,515 Rhode Island $85,819 Maryland $85,348 Minnesota $84,702 Colorado $84,454 Illinois $84,371 Oregon $84,056 Delaware $83,825

New Hampshire $83,679 Virginia $83,353 Pennsylvania $82,401 Nevada $81,921 North Dakota $81,763 Michigan $81,515 Wisconsin $81,424 Vermont $81,242

Texas $80,737 Maine $80,704 Arizona $80,654 Ohio $80,596 Georgia $79,835 Indiana $79,454 Wyoming $79,380 Utah $79,264

Iowa $79,214 Kansas $78,817 Louisiana $78,701 North Carolina $78,659 Missouri $78,643 Florida $78,320 Montana $78,146 Nebraska $77,981

Kentucky $77,890 South Carolina $77,559 Tennessee $77,352 Idaho $77,269 New Mexico $76,665 Oklahoma $76,532 Alabama $76,044 South Dakota $75,224

Arkansas $74,777 West Virginia $74,537 Mississippi $73,817

Top Paying Cities for Analytical 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:

Adamsville: $87,227
Albion: $85,778
Ashaway: $87,558

Adamsville, RI $87,227 Albion, RI $85,778 Ashaway, RI $87,558 Barrington, RI $85,778 Block Island, RI $87,102 Bradford, RI $87,500 Bristol, RI $85,695 Carolina, RI $86,788

Charlestown, RI $86,879 Chepachet, RI $85,612 Clayville, RI $85,695 Coventry, RI $85,612 West Greenwich, RI $85,554 East Greenwich, RI $85,670 Exeter, RI $87,500 Fiskeville, RI $85,778

Forestdale, RI $85,695 Foster, RI $85,554 Glendale, RI $85,554 Greene, RI $86,515 Greenville, RI $85,778 Harmony, RI $85,753 Harrisville, RI $85,612 Hope, RI $85,778

Hope Valley, RI $87,558 Hopkinton, RI $87,582 Jamestown, RI $86,705 Kenyon, RI $87,475 Little Compton, RI $87,193 Manville, RI $85,778 Mapleville, RI $85,554 Newport, RI $86,722

Middletown, RI $87,086 North Kingstown, RI $85,530 North Scituate, RI $85,753 Oakland, RI $85,637 Pascoag, RI $85,588 Pawtucket, RI $85,778 Central Falls, RI $85,778 Cumberland, RI $85,778

Lincoln, RI $85,778 Portsmouth, RI $86,374 Prudence Island, RI $85,612 Rockville, RI $87,582 Saunderstown, RI $86,755 Shannock, RI $87,450 Slatersville, RI $85,695 Slocum, RI $86,755

Tiverton, RI $87,251 Wakefield, RI $86,664 Kingston, RI $86,680 Narragansett, RI $86,697 Peace Dale, RI $86,664 Warren, RI $85,753 Warwick, RI $85,778 Westerly, RI $87,607

West Kingston, RI $86,730 West Warwick, RI $85,778 Wood River Junction, RI $87,500 Woonsocket, RI $85,695 North Smithfield, RI $85,753 Wyoming, RI $87,475 Providence, RI $85,778 Cranston, RI $85,778

North Providence, RI $85,778 East Providence, RI $85,778 Riverside, RI $85,778 Rumford, RI $85,778 Smithfield, RI $85,778 Johnston, RI $85,778

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

Understanding how an Analytical 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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$75,240

Average $85,819/year

$93,867

$6,270

Average $7,152/month

$7,822

$1,447

Average $1,650/week

$1,805

$36

Average $41/hour

$45

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$93,867	$7,822	$1,805	$45
Average	$85,819	$7,152	$1,650	$41
25th Percentile	$75,240	$6,270	$1,447	$36

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