Hourly Wage for 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 $24 as of September 25, 2020, but the salary range typically falls between $19 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. 

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Chemist - Top Secret Clearance
AMERICAN SYSTEMS - Dumfries , VA
An experienced Chemist with demonstrated experience in chemical and metallurgical casework. As a ... Work with other forensic disciplines to fully understand and assess examined materials. Founded in ...
Monster - 53 days ago
Explosives Chemist
WILL Technology, Inc. - Quantico , VA
In this role, the Explosives Chemist is responsible for performing explosives chemistry forensic examination services in support of the Terrorist Explosive Device Analytical Center (TEDAC). Some of ...
Lensa - 53 days ago
Biologist/ Forensic Examiner - Top Secret Clearance
AMERICAN SYSTEMS - Quantico , VA
As a Forensic Examiner supporting our customer Quantico, Virginia, you will: Make an initial ... A. in Biology, Chemistry, or related field of biological science from an accredited university or ...
Monster - 22 days ago
Sr. Metalworking Fluids Chemist
CPS, Inc. - Lynchburg , VA
In addition, the Senior Metalworking Technical Support Chemist may be involved in providing troubleshooting and Quality Control services for Production. The introduction of new analytical ...
Lensa - 63 days ago
Biologist/DNA Technical Specialist - Top Secret Clearance
AMERICAN SYSTEMS - Quantico , VA
S. in Biology, Chemistry, or related field of Biological Science. One (1) year of experience performing research in a biological science A minimum of one (1) year of forensic human DNA laboratory ...
Monster - 22 days ago
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Average Hourly Wage

Core compensation

 
 
 
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24

Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

Includes base and short-term incentives

 
 
 
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24
These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Forensic Chemist in the United States. The average hourly rate for Forensic Chemist ranges from $19 to $30 with the average hourly pay of $24. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $20 to $31 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $24.

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