How much does a Polymer Chemist make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Polymer Chemist in the United States is $79,834. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $61,020 to a high of $98,679, with most professionals earning between $69,986 and $89,698.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Polymer Chemist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Polymer Chemist Salary $61,020 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Polymer Chemist Salary $69,986 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Polymer Chemist Salary $79,834 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Polymer Chemist Salary $89,698 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Polymer Chemist Salary $98,679 US March 01, 2025
25% $69,986 10% $61,020 90% $98,679 75% $89,698 $79,834 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Polymer Chemist

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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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 Polymer Chemist in the United States. The base salary for Polymer Chemist ranges from $69,986 to $89,698 with the average base salary of $79,834. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $71,594 to $93,665 with the average total cash compensation of $82,483.
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