What are the main factors that influence a Formulation Chemist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Formulation Chemist's salary?

A Formulation Chemist's salary grows with experience: a Chemist I (0-2 years)earns $69,218, a Chemist II (2-4 years)earns $85,798, a Formulation Chemist (4-7 years)earns $104,005, a Chemist IV (7+ years)earns $136,367, a Chemist V (7-10 years)earns $159,306,

What are the highest paying states for a Formulation Chemist?

Formulation Chemist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Formulation Chemist roles are District of Columbia $111,972, California $111,547, Massachusetts $110,061. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Formulation Chemist roles make?

Salaries for Formulation Chemist level roles vary by specialization: Formulation Scientist: $104,137; Chemist: $99,756; Director, Formulation Development: $96,206; Senior Scientist, Formulation: $86,999; Cosmetic Formulation Chemist: $71,324.

Formulation Chemist Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Formulation Chemist make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Formulation Chemist in Rhode Island is $104,853 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $50.

However, a Formulation Chemist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $126,861
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $94,951 to $116,373
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $85,936

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Formulation Chemist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$116,373	$9,698	$2,238	$56
Average	$104,853	$8,738	$2,016	$50
25th Percentile	$94,951	$7,913	$1,826	$46

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Key Factors That Influence Formulation Chemist Salaries

A Formulation Chemist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Formulation Chemist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Formulation Chemist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $69,218
Early Career (1-2 years): $85,798
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $104,005
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $136,367
Expert (over 8 years): $159,306

Levels	Salary
Chemist I... Level Formulation Chemist	$69,218
Chemist I... Level Formulation Chemist	$85,798
Formulati... Level Formulation Chemist	$104,005
Chemist I... Level Formulation Chemist	$136,367
Chemist V... Level Formulation Chemist	$159,306

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How Do Formulation Chemist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Formulation Chemists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $111,972.
California: $111,547.
Massachusetts: $110,061.

District of Columbia $111,972 California $111,547 Massachusetts $110,061 Washington $109,656 New Jersey $109,616 Alaska $109,474 Connecticut $108,079 New York $107,512

Hawaii $105,702 Rhode Island $104,853 Maryland $104,276 Minnesota $103,487 Colorado $103,184 Illinois $103,083 Oregon $102,699 Delaware $102,415

New Hampshire $102,237 Virginia $101,839 Pennsylvania $100,676 Nevada $100,089 North Dakota $99,897 Michigan $99,594 Wisconsin $99,483 Vermont $99,260

Texas $98,643 Maine $98,603 Arizona $98,542 Ohio $98,471 Georgia $97,541 Indiana $97,076 Wyoming $96,985 Utah $96,843

Iowa $96,782 Kansas $96,297 Louisiana $96,155 North Carolina $96,105 Missouri $96,085 Florida $95,690 Montana $95,478 Nebraska $95,276

Kentucky $95,164 South Carolina $94,760 Tennessee $94,507 Idaho $94,406 New Mexico $93,668 Oklahoma $93,506 Alabama $92,909 South Dakota $91,908

Arkansas $91,362 West Virginia $91,068 Mississippi $90,189

Top Paying Cities for Formulation Chemists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $106,572
Albion: $104,802
Ashaway: $106,976

Adamsville, RI $106,572 Albion, RI $104,802 Ashaway, RI $106,976 Barrington, RI $104,802 Block Island, RI $106,420 Bradford, RI $106,906 Bristol, RI $104,701 Carolina, RI $106,036

Charlestown, RI $106,147 Chepachet, RI $104,600 Clayville, RI $104,701 Coventry, RI $104,600 West Greenwich, RI $104,529 East Greenwich, RI $104,671 Exeter, RI $106,906 Fiskeville, RI $104,802

Forestdale, RI $104,701 Foster, RI $104,529 Glendale, RI $104,529 Greene, RI $105,702 Greenville, RI $104,802 Harmony, RI $104,772 Harrisville, RI $104,600 Hope, RI $104,802

Hope Valley, RI $106,976 Hopkinton, RI $107,007 Jamestown, RI $105,935 Kenyon, RI $106,875 Little Compton, RI $106,531 Manville, RI $104,802 Mapleville, RI $104,529 Newport, RI $105,955

Middletown, RI $106,400 North Kingstown, RI $104,499 North Scituate, RI $104,772 Oakland, RI $104,630 Pascoag, RI $104,569 Pawtucket, RI $104,802 Central Falls, RI $104,802 Cumberland, RI $104,802

Lincoln, RI $104,802 Portsmouth, RI $105,530 Prudence Island, RI $104,600 Rockville, RI $107,007 Saunderstown, RI $105,995 Shannock, RI $106,845 Slatersville, RI $104,701 Slocum, RI $105,995

Tiverton, RI $106,602 Wakefield, RI $105,884 Kingston, RI $105,904 Narragansett, RI $105,925 Peace Dale, RI $105,884 Warren, RI $104,772 Warwick, RI $104,802 Westerly, RI $107,037

West Kingston, RI $105,965 West Warwick, RI $104,802 Wood River Junction, RI $106,906 Woonsocket, RI $104,701 North Smithfield, RI $104,772 Wyoming, RI $106,875 Providence, RI $104,802 Cranston, RI $104,802

North Providence, RI $104,802 East Providence, RI $104,802 Riverside, RI $104,802 Rumford, RI $104,802 Smithfield, RI $104,802 Johnston, RI $104,802

Formulation Chemist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Formulation Chemist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$94,951

Average $104,853/year

$116,373

$7,913

Average $8,738/month

$9,698

$1,826

Average $2,016/week

$2,238

$46

Average $50/hour

$56

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$116,373	$9,698	$2,238	$56
Average	$104,853	$8,738	$2,016	$50
25th Percentile	$94,951	$7,913	$1,826	$46

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