Chief Chemist Salary in San Diego, CA

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How much does a Chief Chemist make in San Diego, CA? The average Chief Chemist salary in San Diego, CA is $127,749 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $97,496 and $212,739. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Chief Chemist

Origin Mining Company - Kingman , AZ

Experience interpreting results from wet chemistry and instrumental chemical analyses. * Experience in analytical method development. * Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. * High ...

LinkedIn - 19 days ago

Analytical Chemist

AIR COMPANY - New York , NY

Stafford Sheehan (CTO). Our team spans a diverse group of world-leading experts in chemistry, engineering and technological development and deployment. AIR COMPANY is backed by capital partners ...

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Senior Chemist

Automation Personnel Services - Hartsville , TN

Senior Chemist Automation Personnel Service is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior ... CIO Views Magazine. Equal Opportunity Employer APSHuntsville

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Senior Director, Process Chemistry

RAPT THERAPEUTICS - South San Francisco , CA

... CMO). You will be required to mentor scientists and direct experiments conducted in-house to ... Represent process chemistry at CMC meetings to provide assessments, evaluations, status, issues ...

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Scientist / Senior Scientist, Protein Chemistry & Food Science

Cognasent - Oakland , CA

As a Scientist / Senior Scientist, you will report to our technically-oriented CEO and play a ... This role demands expertise in food science, material science, polymer chemistry, and protein ...

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Executive Assistant

Koch-Chemie USA - Alpharetta , GA

Koch-Chemie is a global leader in the research, development and manufacturing of high-quality ... Basic tasks assisting CFO * Ancillary tasks as assigned * Calendar management * Draft slides ...

LinkedIn - 63 days ago

What does a Chief Chemist do?

Common responsibilities of a Chief Chemist

Recommend and specify materials for specific design and field applications.

July 20, 2022

Develops elastomeric materials for new equipment, and develops formulas, processes, and methods for solution of elastomeric technical problems.

October 09, 2022

Support day-to-day activities associated with new elastomer development and testing.

November 30, 2022

Provide internal elastomer consulting services.

February 04, 2023

Lead or supervisory experience.

March 10, 2023

Prepare documentation and reports as required.

March 26, 2023

Prepares standards and specifications for processes, facilities, products and tests.

April 13, 2023

Plan, conduct, track and report elastomer investigations.

May 11, 2023

Assist in the review and solution of manufacturing problems related to elastomer production.

May 13, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Chief Chemist in San Diego, CA

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97496

212739

127749

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97496

212739

127749

What is the average salary for Chief Chemist in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chief Chemist in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Chief Chemist ranges from $97,496 to $212,739 with the average base salary of $127,749. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $97,496 to $212,739 with the average total cash compensation of $127,749.

View Average Salary for Chief Chemist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$127,749	$97,496 - $212,739
Bonus	$0	$0 - $0
Total Pay	$127,749	$97,496 - $212,739

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Chief Chemist Salary Near San Diego, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE El Cajon, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $97,674 - $213,127	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Chula Vista, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $97,964 - $213,761	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Escondido, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $97,419 - $212,572	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Oceanside, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,105 - $214,068	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Carlsbad, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $97,419 - $212,572	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Murrieta, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,005 - $216,033	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA

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About San Diego, California

According to SDSU professor emeritus Monte Marshall, San Diego Bay is "the surface expression of a north-south-trending, nested graben". The Rose Canyon and Point Loma fault zones are part of the San Andreas Fault system. About 40 miles (64 km) east of the bay are the Laguna Mountains in the Peninsular Ranges, which are part of the backbone of the American continents. The city lies on approximately 200 deep canyons and hills separating its mesas, creating small pockets of natural open space scattered throughout the city and giving it a hilly geography. Traditionally, San Diegans have built the...

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About San Diego, California According to SDSU professor emeritus Monte Marshall, San Diego Bay is "the surface expression of a north-south-trending, nested graben". The Rose Cany....More

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