As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Chemist in California is $121,764. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $108,688 to $135,848, with most professionals earning between $96,784 and $148,671.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Research Chemist Salary | $96,784 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Research Chemist Salary | $108,688 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Research Chemist Salary | $121,764 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Research Chemist Salary | $135,848 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Research Chemist Salary | $148,671 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
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| Location | Avg. Salary | Date Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Location Coachella, CA | Avg. Salary $115,659 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Acampo, CA | Avg. Salary $118,043 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Acton, CA | Avg. Salary $121,499 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Adelanto, CA | Avg. Salary $115,571 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Adin, CA | Avg. Salary $112,888 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Agoura Hills, CA | Avg. Salary $119,909 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Aguanga, CA | Avg. Salary $115,813 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Ahwahnee, CA | Avg. Salary $109,951 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Alameda, CA | Avg. Salary $134,812 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Alamo, CA | Avg. Salary $134,503 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
2 - 4 years experience
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4 - 7 years experience
Master's Degree or MBA
7 + years experience
Master's Degree or MBA
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