How much does a Research Chemist make in LA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Chemist in Louisiana is $94,801. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $84,208 to $104,928, with most professionals earning between $74,563 and $114,147.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Research Chemist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $74,563 LA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $84,208 LA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $94,801 LA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $104,928 LA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $114,147 LA March 01, 2025
25% $84,208 10% $74,563 90% $114,147 75% $104,928 $94,801 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Abbeville, LA Avg. Salary $99,787 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Abita Springs, LA Avg. Salary $105,404 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Acme, LA Avg. Salary $95,601 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Addis, LA Avg. Salary $104,633 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Aimwell, LA Avg. Salary $95,601 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Akers, LA Avg. Salary $105,184 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Albany, LA Avg. Salary $103,752 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Alexandria, LA Avg. Salary $96,483 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Ama, LA Avg. Salary $106,065 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Amelia, LA Avg. Salary $103,752 Date Updated March 01, 2025
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    Chemist II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Research Chemist

    4 - 7 years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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    Chemist IV

    7 + years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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