How much does a Research Chemist make in RI?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Chemist in Rhode Island is $114,986. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $102,642 to $128,285, with most professionals earning between $91,404 and $140,392.

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 $91,404 RI March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $102,642 RI March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $114,986 RI March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $128,285 RI March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $140,392 RI March 01, 2025
25% $102,642 10% $91,404 90% $140,392 75% $128,285 $114,986 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Coventry, RI Avg. Salary $115,317 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Cumberland, RI Avg. Salary $115,537 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location East Providence, RI Avg. Salary $115,537 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Narragansett, RI Avg. Salary $116,198 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Tiverton, RI Avg. Salary $116,528 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Westerly, RI Avg. Salary $117,189 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Woonsocket, RI Avg. Salary $115,427 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Adamsville, RI Avg. Salary $116,528 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Albion, RI Avg. Salary $115,537 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Ashaway, RI Avg. Salary $117,409 Date Updated March 01, 2025
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    Chemist II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    4 - 7 years experience
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