How much does a Quality Control Chemist make in Trenton, NJ?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Quality Control Chemist in Trenton, NJ is $88,044. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $77,179 to $98,917, with most professionals earning between $67,288 and $108,815.

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Quality Control Chemist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Quality Control Chemist Salary $67,288 Trenton,NJ April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Quality Control Chemist Salary $77,179 Trenton,NJ April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Quality Control Chemist Salary $88,044 Trenton,NJ April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Quality Control Chemist Salary $98,917 Trenton,NJ April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Quality Control Chemist Salary $108,815 Trenton,NJ April 01, 2025
25% $77,179 10% $67,288 90% $108,815 75% $98,917 $88,044 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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    Quality Control 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Quality Control Chemist in Trenton, NJ. The base salary for Quality Control Chemist ranges from $77,179 to $98,917 with the average base salary of $88,044. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $78,956 to $103,298 with the average total cash compensation of $90,964.
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About Trenton, New Jersey    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 8.155 square miles (21.122 km2), including 7.648 square miles (19.809 km2) ....More

Trenton, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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