Physical Chemist Salary in Richmond, VA

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How much does a Physical Chemist make in Richmond, VA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Physical Chemist in Richmond, VA is $70,777. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $54,490 to a high of $87,569, with most professionals earning between $62,252 and $79,567.

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Average Salary Range for Physical Chemist in Richmond, VA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
62252
79567
70777

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
63748
83161
73190
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 Richmond, VA. The base salary for Physical Chemist ranges from $62,252 to $79,567 with the average base salary of $70,777. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $63,748 to $83,161 with the average total cash compensation of $73,190.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $70,777 $62,252 - $79,567
Bonus $2,412 $1,496 - $3,594
Total Pay $73,190 $63,748 - $83,161
* 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 Richmond, VA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Petersburg, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,060 - $79,322 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Virginia State University, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,060 - $79,322 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Newport News, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,135 - $76,861 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Hampton, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,135 - $76,861 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Suffolk, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,904 - $76,566 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Portsmouth, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,000 - $76,689 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
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About Richmond, Virginia    Richmond (/ˈrɪtʃmənd/) is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. It is the center of the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical ....More

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