Petroleum Chemist Salary in San Diego, California

Petroleum Chemist Salary in San Diego, CA

How much does a Petroleum Chemist make in San Diego, CA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Petroleum Chemist in San Diego, CA is $88,272. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $77,383 to $99,179, with most professionals earning between $67,469 and $109,109.

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10th Percentile Petroleum Chemist Salary $67,469 San Diego,CA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Petroleum Chemist Salary $77,383 San Diego,CA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Petroleum Chemist Salary $88,272 San Diego,CA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Petroleum Chemist Salary $99,179 San Diego,CA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Petroleum Chemist Salary $109,109 San Diego,CA March 01, 2025
25% $77,383 10% $67,469 90% $109,109 75% $99,179 $88,272 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Petroleum Chemist

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Chemist II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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77383
99179
88272

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
79161
103565
91201
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Petroleum Chemist in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Petroleum Chemist ranges from $77,383 to $99,179 with the average base salary of $88,272. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $79,161 to $103,565 with the average total cash compensation of $91,201.
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