How much does a Synthetic Organic Chemist make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Synthetic Organic Chemist in the United States is $73,907. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $64,789 to $83,038, with most professionals earning between $56,489 and $91,352.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Synthetic Organic Chemist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Synthetic Organic Chemist Salary $56,489 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Synthetic Organic Chemist Salary $64,789 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Synthetic Organic Chemist Salary $73,907 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Synthetic Organic Chemist Salary $83,038 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Synthetic Organic Chemist Salary $91,352 US March 01, 2025
25% $64,789 10% $56,489 90% $91,352 75% $83,038 $73,907 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Synthetic Organic Chemist

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Chemist II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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