How much does a Polymer Chemist make in Sacramento, CA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Polymer Chemist in Sacramento, CA is $86,301. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $65,962 to a high of $106,672, with most professionals earning between $75,655 and $96,964.

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 $65,962 Sacramento,CA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Polymer Chemist Salary $75,655 Sacramento,CA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Polymer Chemist Salary $86,301 Sacramento,CA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Polymer Chemist Salary $96,964 Sacramento,CA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Polymer Chemist Salary $106,672 Sacramento,CA March 01, 2025
25% $75,655 10% $65,962 90% $106,672 75% $96,964 $86,301 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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86301

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77393
101252
89164
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Polymer Chemist in Sacramento, CA. The base salary for Polymer Chemist ranges from $75,655 to $96,964 with the average base salary of $86,301. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $77,393 to $101,252 with the average total cash compensation of $89,164.
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