Forensic Chemist Salary in the United States

How much does a Forensic Chemist make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Forensic Chemist in the United States is $23 as of September 26, 2019, but the salary range typically falls between $18 and $30. Hourly rate 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.  View the Cost of Living in Major Cities

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Senior Forensic Scientist
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office - West Palm Beach , FL
Chemistry degree or Forensic Science degree from an FEPAC accredited program with a focus in Forensic Chemistry. NOTE : Non-Sworn members may apply for any posted non-management position upon the ...
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Chemist
Kelly Services - Burbank , CA
Chemist Pay: $19 per hour Position Summary Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or chemical experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or ...
Kelly Services - 1 day ago
Chemist II/III
Kelly Services - Bend , OR
Position Description The Chemist II/III position will work in a cGMP-regulated environment under the direction of a lab supervisor or senior staff member in laboratory and office settings. The ...
Kelly Services - 4 days ago
Chemist
Water Management Laboratories, Inc - Tacoma , WA
Hiring a Chemist with 3 years of analytical laboratory experience. This is a full time position at a commercial environmental laboratory with the main focus on drinking water. Fast paced environment ...
ZipRecruiter - 6 days ago
Entry Chemist
Water Management Laboratories, Inc - Tacoma , WA
Hiring an entry Chemist for a fast paced environment. This is a full time position with an environmental laboratory focusing on water. Why you should work for Water Management Laboratories, Inc.? Our ...
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Chemist
American CyberSystems - Burbank , CA
Chemist Location: Burbank, CA Duration: 12+Months Pay rate: $18.48/hr. Job description: * Bachelor's degree in chemistry or a related discipline. * Research jobs may require a master's degree or Ph.D
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