Chemist Salary in Columbia, South Carolina

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How much does a Chemist make in Columbia, SC? The average Chemist salary in Columbia, SC is $100,715 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $90,094 and $112,435. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Adhesives Chemist (Experienced)
ENGINEERED BONDING SOLUTIONS, LLC - Titusville , FL
ADHESIVES CHEMIST (EXPERIENCED) Engineered Bonding Solutions, LLC is an industry-leading structural adhesive manufacturer. In our 14th year of business, we are looking for long-term career-minded ...
LinkedIn - 2 days ago
Validation Chemist
SciPro - San Diego , CA
Analytical Validation Chemist Location: San Diego, CA Employment Type: Initial Contract-to-Hire (6 months) The position of Analytical Method Validation Chemist focuses on ensuring that analytical ...
LinkedIn - 2 days ago
Chemist - Color Matching
JMI Recruiting Services, LLC - Akron , OH
We are currently partnered with our client, an industrial manufacturer, with a Chemist - Color Matching search in the Akron, Ohio area. Responsibilities: * Assisting in the development of products ...
LinkedIn - 2 days ago
Chemist - II
US Tech Solutions - Worcester County , MA
Chemist II Location: Worcester MA Duration: 6 Months Job Description: Seeking a Chemist II position in Quality Control to join our team. The Chemist II will perform laboratory testing within a fast ...
LinkedIn - 6 days ago
Chemist
Planet Pharma - Worcester County , MA
Chemist Worcester, MA 6 month contract (Target PR: 30-36/hr · QC background · Documentation · Advance testing/CE-SDS, HPLC or ELISA experience · Empower or Softmax / PLA software experience is a ...
LinkedIn - 6 days ago
Assistant Chemist
Net2Source Inc. - Wilson , NC
Chemist - II (Associate) Location: Wilson, NC Duration: 12+ Months Contract Job Description: Release team Chemist- Main function is Coulometric KF, Wet chemistry, FTIR, UV and HPLC analysis ...
LinkedIn - 6 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chemist in Columbia, SC. The base salary for Chemist ranges from $90,094 to $112,435 with the average base salary of $100,715. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $93,914 to $121,274 with the average total cash compensation of $106,292.

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About Columbia, South Carolina    One of Columbia's more prominent geographical features is its fall line, the boundary between the upland Piedmont region and the Atlantic Coastal Plai....More

Columbia, South Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

Chemist Salary in popular cities: Charleston, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant

Skills associated with Chemist: Regulatory Compliance

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