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

A Computational Chemist's salary grows with experience: starting around $94,656 for beginners, reaching about $96,737 at mid-level, and approach $105,321 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Computational Chemist?

Computational Chemist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Computational Chemist roles are District of Columbia $108,974, California $108,561, Massachusetts $107,114. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Computational Chemist roles make?

Salaries for Computational Chemist level roles vary by specialization: Computational Scientist: $198,231; Computational Science: $177,977; Computational Linguist: $99,921; Computational Chemistry: $96,416; Computational Engineer: $96,296.

Computational Chemist Salary in Delaware

How much does a Computational Chemist make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Computational Chemist in Delaware is $99,673 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $48.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $121,908
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $90,356 to $111,312
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $81,872

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Computational Chemist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$111,312	$9,276	$2,141	$54
Average	$99,673	$8,306	$1,917	$48
25th Percentile	$90,356	$7,530	$1,738	$43

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Key Factors That Influence Computational Chemist Salaries

A Computational 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 Computational Chemist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Computational 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): $94,656
Early Career (1-2 years): $95,350
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $96,737
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $102,241
Expert (over 8 years): $105,321

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Computational Chemist	$94,656
Intermediate Level Computational Chemist	$95,350
Senior Level Computational Chemist	$96,737
Specialist Level Computational Chemist	$102,241
Expert Level Computational Chemist	$105,321

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

District of Columbia: $108,974.
California: $108,561.
Massachusetts: $107,114.

District of Columbia $108,974 California $108,561 Massachusetts $107,114 Washington $106,720 New Jersey $106,681 Alaska $106,543 Connecticut $105,185 New York $104,634

Hawaii $102,872 Rhode Island $102,045 Maryland $101,484 Minnesota $100,717 Colorado $100,421 Illinois $100,323 Oregon $99,949 Delaware $99,673

New Hampshire $99,500 Virginia $99,112 Pennsylvania $97,980 Nevada $97,410 North Dakota $97,223 Michigan $96,927 Wisconsin $96,819 Vermont $96,603

Texas $96,002 Maine $95,963 Arizona $95,904 Ohio $95,835 Georgia $94,929 Indiana $94,477 Wyoming $94,388 Utah $94,250

Iowa $94,191 Kansas $93,719 Louisiana $93,581 North Carolina $93,532 Missouri $93,512 Florida $93,128 Montana $92,922 Nebraska $92,725

Kentucky $92,616 South Carolina $92,223 Tennessee $91,977 Idaho $91,878 New Mexico $91,160 Oklahoma $91,002 Alabama $90,422 South Dakota $89,447

Arkansas $88,916 West Virginia $88,630 Mississippi $87,774

Top Paying Cities for Computational 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: $103,158
Little Creek: $102,203
Magnolia: $102,626

Lincoln, DE $103,158 Little Creek, DE $102,203 Magnolia, DE $102,626 Milford, DE $103,158 Marydel, DE $101,819 Millsboro, DE $103,158 Millville, DE $103,847 Milton, DE $103,158

Nassau, DE $103,158 Ocean View, DE $103,847 Rehoboth Beach, DE $103,847 Seaford, DE $102,075 Selbyville, DE $103,847 Smyrna, DE $101,701 Viola, DE $102,626 Woodside, DE $102,331

Bear, DE $100,953 Newark, DE $100,992 Claymont, DE $101,071 Delaware City, DE $100,992 Hockessin, DE $101,071 Kirkwood, DE $100,992 Middletown, DE $101,494 Montchanin, DE $101,071

New Castle, DE $101,071 Odessa, DE $101,632 Port Penn, DE $100,717 Rockland, DE $101,071 Saint Georges, DE $100,992 Townsend, DE $101,484 Winterthur, DE $101,071 Lewes, DE $103,158

Wilmington, DE $101,071 Dover, DE $102,154 Dover Afb, DE $102,390 Bethany Beach, DE $103,847 Bethel, DE $102,075 Bridgeville, DE $103,158 Camden Wyoming, DE $102,262 Cheswold, DE $101,917

Clayton, DE $101,662 Dagsboro, DE $103,847 Delmar, DE $102,075 Ellendale, DE $103,158 Felton, DE $103,158 Fenwick Island, DE $103,847 Frankford, DE $103,847 Frederica, DE $103,158

Georgetown, DE $103,158 Greenwood, DE $103,158 Harbeson, DE $103,158 Harrington, DE $103,158 Hartly, DE $101,612 Houston, DE $103,158 Kenton, DE $101,662 Laurel, DE $102,075

Yorklyn, DE $101,071

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

Understanding how a Computational 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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$90,356

Average $99,673/year

$111,312

$7,530

Average $8,306/month

$9,276

$1,738

Average $1,917/week

$2,141

$43

Average $48/hour

$54

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$111,312	$9,276	$2,141	$54
Average	$99,673	$8,306	$1,917	$48
25th Percentile	$90,356	$7,530	$1,738	$43

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