Junior Chemist Salary in Salt Lake City, Utah

How much does a Junior Chemist make in Salt Lake City, UT?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Junior Chemist in Salt Lake City, UT is $71,170. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $54,792 to a high of $88,055, with most professionals earning between $62,597 and $80,008.

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Summarize and report trends and conclusions drawn from data analysis.

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Supports the development of test methods and supports the performance of new product assays in conjunction with more senior staff members.

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Review and Comply with Standard Operating Procedures.

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Average Salary Range for Junior Chemist in Salt Lake City, UT

Average Base Salary

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62597

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71170

Average Total Cash Compensation

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83622

73596

What is the average salary for Junior Chemist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Junior Chemist in Salt Lake City, UT. The base salary for Junior Chemist ranges from $62,597 to $80,008 with the average base salary of $71,170. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $64,102 to $83,622 with the average total cash compensation of $73,596.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$71,170	$62,597 - $80,008
Bonus	$2,426	$1,505 - $3,614
Total Pay	$73,596	$64,102 - $83,622

* 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.

Junior Chemist Salary Near Salt Lake City, UT

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Salt Lake City, UT
CITY, STATE West Jordan, UT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,373 - $79,722	COMPARE TO Salt Lake City, UT
CITY, STATE Sandy, UT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,431 - $79,796	COMPARE TO Salt Lake City, UT
CITY, STATE South Jordan, UT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,322 - $79,657	COMPARE TO Salt Lake City, UT
CITY, STATE Lehi, UT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,309 - $75,806	COMPARE TO Salt Lake City, UT
CITY, STATE Layton, UT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,866 - $76,517	COMPARE TO Salt Lake City, UT
CITY, STATE Orem, UT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,584 - $76,158	COMPARE TO Salt Lake City, UT

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About Salt Lake City, Utah

Salt Lake City has an area of 110.4 square miles (286 km2) and an average elevation of 4,327 feet (1,319 m) above sea level. The lowest point within the boundaries of the city is 4,210 feet (1,280 m) near the Jordan River and the Great Salt Lake, and the highest is Grandview Peak, at 9,410 feet (2,868 m). The city is in the northeast corner of the Salt Lake Valley surrounded by the Great Salt Lake to the northwest, the steep Wasatch Range to the east, and Oquirrh Mountains to the west. Its encircling mountains contain several narrow canyons, including City Creek, Emigration, Millcreek, and Par...

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