How much does a Research Chemist make in Mesa, AZ?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Chemist in Mesa, AZ is $109,068. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $97,356 to $121,684, with most professionals earning between $86,693 and $133,171.

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 $86,693 Mesa,AZ April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $97,356 Mesa,AZ April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $109,068 Mesa,AZ April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $121,684 Mesa,AZ April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $133,171 Mesa,AZ April 01, 2025
25% $97,356 10% $86,693 90% $133,171 75% $121,684 $109,068 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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97356
121684
109068

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
101367
131026
114899
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Research Chemist in Mesa, AZ. The base salary for Research Chemist ranges from $97,356 to $121,684 with the average base salary of $109,068. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $101,367 to $131,026 with the average total cash compensation of $114,899.
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About Mesa, Arizona    Mesa (/ˈmeɪsə/ MAY-sə) is a city in Maricopa County, in the U.S. state of Arizona. It is a suburb located about 20 miles (32 km) east of Phoenix in th....More

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