How much does a Research Chemist make in SC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Chemist in South Carolina is $103,438. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $92,331 to $115,403, with most professionals earning between $82,218 and $126,296.

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 $82,218 SC April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $92,331 SC April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $103,438 SC April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $115,403 SC April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $126,296 SC April 01, 2025
25% $92,331 10% $82,218 90% $126,296 75% $115,403 $103,438 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Goose Creek, SC Avg. Salary $104,675 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Abbeville, SC Avg. Salary $101,385 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adams Run, SC Avg. Salary $104,156 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Aiken, SC Avg. Salary $101,849 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alcolu, SC Avg. Salary $97,610 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Allendale, SC Avg. Salary $101,385 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Anderson, SC Avg. Salary $101,462 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Andrews, SC Avg. Salary $99,806 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Arcadia, SC Avg. Salary $103,063 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Awendaw, SC Avg. Salary $104,057 Date Updated April 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
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