As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Quality Control Chemist in New York is $78,257, equivalent to $38 per hour, $1,505 weekly, or $6,521 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Quality Control Chemist in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Quality Control Chemist in New York vary widely, spanning from $61,664 to $91,751. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($69,572) and 75th percentile ($85,321), while top earners (90th percentile) make $91,751 per year. This $15,749 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Analytical Chemistry, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, New York Quality Control Chemist often earn 6.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 85 companies. However, New York currently ranks 8 nationwide for Quality Control Chemist job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Quality Control Chemist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Quality Control Chemist Salary $61,664 NY February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Quality Control Chemist Salary $69,572 NY February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Quality Control Chemist Salary $78,257 NY February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Quality Control Chemist Salary $85,321 NY February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Quality Control Chemist Salary $91,751 NY February 01, 2026
25% $69,572 10% $61,664 90% $91,751 75% $85,321 $78,257 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Quality Control Chemist ?

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 Brentwood, NY Avg. Salary $90,996 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Clay, NY Avg. Salary $83,175 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Henrietta, NY Avg. Salary $81,783 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Huntington, NY Avg. Salary $94,956 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Levittown, NY Avg. Salary $91,246 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Nassau, NY Avg. Salary $91,246 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location New Suffolk, NY Avg. Salary $89,695 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Accord, NY Avg. Salary $88,336 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Acra, NY Avg. Salary $84,601 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Adams, NY Avg. Salary $82,759 Date Updated February 01, 2026
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