Physical Chemist Salary in Rock Hill, South Carolina

How much does a Physical Chemist make in Rock Hill, SC?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Physical Chemist in Rock Hill, SC is $70,254. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $54,092 to a high of $86,931, with most professionals earning between $61,794 and $78,984.

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July 06, 2022

Collaborate with computational modelers and experimentalists to further basic and applied understanding of how changes in the physical properties of a gas impact various processes.

December 04, 2022

Performs testing for the presence of substances on collected samples.

February 17, 2023

Prepares and verifies performance of all new reagents.

February 26, 2023

Completes all required quality control and/or quality assurance documentation related to job function.

March 30, 2023

Develop external collaborations, as appropriate, to leverage a wide array of measurement capabilities.

April 04, 2023

Design, fabricate/procure, commission, test and utilize gas phase viscosity, thermal conductivity apparatus to obtain accurate, reliable and defensible physical / chemical property data over a wide range of temperature, pressure and number densities.

May 08, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Physical Chemist in Rock Hill, SC

Average Base Salary

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61794

78984

70254

Average Total Cash Compensation

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63277

82545

72650

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 Rock Hill, SC. The base salary for Physical Chemist ranges from $61,794 to $78,984 with the average base salary of $70,254. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $63,277 to $82,545 with the average total cash compensation of $72,650.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$70,254	$61,794 - $78,984
Bonus	$2,395	$1,483 - $3,562
Total Pay	$72,650	$63,277 - $82,545

* 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 Rock Hill, SC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Rock Hill, SC
CITY, STATE Gastonia, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,618 - $80,036	COMPARE TO Rock Hill, SC
CITY, STATE Charlotte, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,361 - $79,708	COMPARE TO Rock Hill, SC
CITY, STATE Concord, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,203 - $78,228	COMPARE TO Rock Hill, SC
CITY, STATE Kannapolis, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,433 - $77,243	COMPARE TO Rock Hill, SC
CITY, STATE Spartanburg, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,000 - $76,691	COMPARE TO Rock Hill, SC
CITY, STATE Hickory, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,937 - $79,167	COMPARE TO Rock Hill, SC

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About Rock Hill, South Carolina

Rock Hill is the largest city in York County, South Carolina, United States and the fifth-largest city in the state. It is also the fourth-largest city of the Charlotte metropolitan area, behind Charlotte, Concord, and Gastonia (all located in North Carolina, unlike Rock Hill). As of the 2010 Census, the population was 66,154. In 2016, the population had increased to 72,937. The total population of Rock Hill inside the city limits and outside the city limits as of 2017 was estimated at 117,375 people. The city is located approximately 25 miles (40 km) south of Charlotte and approximately 70 mi...

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