Physical Chemist Salary in Los Angeles, CA

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How much does a Physical Chemist make in Los Angeles, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Physical Chemist in Los Angeles, CA is $80,559. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $62,020 to a high of $99,672, with most professionals earning between $70,855 and $90,563.

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Physical Chemist Salary By Level of Education in Los Angeles, CA

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Average Salary Range for Physical Chemist in Los Angeles, CA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
70855
90563
80559

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
72558
94654
83305
What is the average salary for Physical Chemist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Physical Chemist in Los Angeles, CA. The base salary for Physical Chemist ranges from $70,855 to $90,563 with the average base salary of $80,559. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $72,558 to $94,654 with the average total cash compensation of $83,305.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $80,559 $70,855 - $90,563
Bonus $2,746 $1,703 - $4,091
Total Pay $83,305 $72,558 - $94,654
* 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.

Physical Chemist Salary Near Los Angeles, CA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE Burbank, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,855 - $90,563 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Glendale, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,855 - $90,563 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Pasadena, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,855 - $90,563 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Inglewood, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,855 - $90,563 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Downey, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,267 - $89,811 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE El Monte, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,778 - $90,465 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
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