How much does a Forensic Chemistry make in CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Forensic Chemistry in California is $69,344. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $60,452 to $76,906, with most professionals earning between $52,356 and $83,791.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Forensic Chemistry Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Forensic Chemistry Salary $52,356 CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Forensic Chemistry Salary $60,452 CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Forensic Chemistry Salary $69,344 CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Forensic Chemistry Salary $76,906 CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Forensic Chemistry Salary $83,791 CA April 01, 2025
25% $60,452 10% $52,356 90% $83,791 75% $76,906 $69,344 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $72,753 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $74,253 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $76,426 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $72,698 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $71,010 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $75,427 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $72,850 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $69,163 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $84,801 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $84,607 Date Updated April 01, 2025
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    Forensic Chemistry

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Chemist II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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