As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Quality Control Chemist in California is $81,161. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $70,754 to $90,012, with most professionals earning between $61,278 and $98,070.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Quality Control Chemist Salary | $61,278 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Quality Control Chemist Salary | $70,754 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Quality Control Chemist Salary | $81,161 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Quality Control Chemist Salary | $90,012 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Quality Control Chemist Salary | $98,070 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
A chemist (from Greek chēm (ía) alchemy; replacing chemist from Medieval Latin alchimista) is a scientist trained in the study of chemistry. Chemists study the composition of matter and its properties. Chemists carefully describe the properties they study in terms of quantities, with detail on the level of molecules and their component atoms. Chemists carefully measure substance proportions, reaction rates, and other chemical properties. The word 'chemist' is also used to address Pharmacists in Commonwealth English. Chemists use this knowledge to learn the composition and properties of unfami...
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| Location Alamo, CA | Avg. Salary $99,024 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
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