Associate Director, Chemistry Salary in the United States

How much does an Associate Director, Chemistry make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Director, Chemistry in the United States is $109,446 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $53.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $141,393
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $95,679 to $126,168
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $83,146
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Associate Director, Chemistry Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $126,168 $10,514 $2,426 $61
Average $109,446 $9,121 $2,105 $53
25th Percentile $95,679 $7,973 $1,840 $46
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Key Factors That Influence Associate Director, Chemistry Salaries

An Associate Director, 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.

How Experience Level Affects Associate Director, Chemistry Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate Director, Chemistry'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): $102,667
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $103,695
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $104,106
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $105,750
  • Expert (over 8 years): $107,188
Levels Salary
Entry Level Associate Director, Chemistry$102,667
Intermediate Level Associate Director, Chemistry$103,695
Senior Level Associate Director, Chemistry$104,106
Specialist Level Associate Director, Chemistry$105,750
Expert Level Associate Director, Chemistry$107,188
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$103,695 < 2 yrs
$104,106 2-4 yrs
$105,750 5-8 yrs
$107,188 > 8 yrs
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How Do Associate Director, Chemistry 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 Associate Director, Chemistries. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $121,179.
  • California: $120,719.
  • Massachusetts: $119,110.

Top Paying Cities for Associate Director, 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: $138,044
  • San Francisco: $136,687
  • Oakland: $133,655

What Skills Can Increase an Associate Director, Chemistry's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 12.5% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Academic Advising (Mentioned in 2.08% Job Postings): Academic advising is, according to the National Academic Advising Association, "a series of intentional interactions with a curriculum, a pedagogy, and a set of student learning outcomes. Academic advising synthesizes and contextualizes students' educational experiences within the frameworks of their aspirations, abilities and lives to extend learning beyond campus boundaries and timeframes."
  • Computer Science (Mentioned in 2.08% Job Postings): Computer science is the study of computation, automation, and information. Computer science spans theoretical disciplines (such as algorithms, theory of computation, information theory, and automation) to practical disciplines.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 12.5%
Academic Advising 2.08%
Computer Science 2.08%
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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 Associate Director, Chemistry's salary.
  • Radiology: Can increase your salary by up to 35%.
  • Continuous Quality Improvement: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Teamwork: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Radiology
 $147,752
35%
Continuous Quality Improvement
 $123,674
13%
Teamwork
 $116,013
6%
Empathy
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6%
Alignment
 $114,918
5%
Negotiating
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4%
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How Education impacts an Associate Director, Chemistry's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Associate Director, Chemistries enter the field with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent 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 Associate Director, Chemistry with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent is between $108,725 and $140,139).

Associate Director, Chemistry Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Associate Director, Chemistry
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 5.3%
High School 15.8%
Associates 78.9%
Bachelors 5.3%
Masters 15.8%
Doctorate 78.9%
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Associate Director, Chemistry Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate Director, 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.

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Average $109,446/year
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75th Percentile $126,168 $10,514 $2,426 $61
Average $109,446 $9,121 $2,105 $53
25th Percentile $95,679 $7,973 $1,840 $46

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Salary Trends for Associate Director, Chemistry

Salaries for an Associate Director, Chemistry can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $57,135 in 2023 to around $55,187 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Associate Director, Chemistry salary trends, .

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