How much does a Research Chemist make in Lake Charles, LA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Chemist in Lake Charles, LA is $102,246. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $91,266 to $114,073, with most professionals earning between $81,270 and $124,841.

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 $81,270 Lake Charles,LA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $91,266 Lake Charles,LA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $102,246 Lake Charles,LA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $114,073 Lake Charles,LA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $124,841 Lake Charles,LA April 01, 2025
25% $91,266 10% $81,270 90% $124,841 75% $114,073 $102,246 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Research Chemist in Lake Charles, LA. The base salary for Research Chemist ranges from $91,266 to $114,073 with the average base salary of $102,246. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $95,026 to $122,830 with the average total cash compensation of $107,712.
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About Lake Charles, Louisiana    Lake Charles (French: Lac Charles) is the fifth-largest incorporated city in the U.S. state of Louisiana, located on Lake Charles, Prien Lake, and the....More

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