As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Medicinal Chemist in the United States is $72,805. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $63,821 to $81,796, with most professionals earning between $55,641 and $89,981.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Medicinal Chemist Salary | $55,641 | US | April 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Medicinal Chemist Salary | $63,821 | US | April 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Medicinal Chemist Salary | $72,805 | US | April 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Medicinal Chemist Salary | $81,796 | US | April 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Medicinal Chemist Salary | $89,981 | US | April 01, 2025 |
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0 - 2 years experience
Bachelor's Degree
2 - 4 years experience
Bachelor's Degree
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