Plant Chemist Salary in Albany, New York

How much does a Plant Chemist make in Albany, NY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Plant Chemist in Albany, NY is $73,803. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $64,913 to $82,968, with most professionals earning between $56,819 and $91,312.

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What does a Plant Chemist do?

Common responsibilities of a Plant Chemist

Interact with Operations, Sales, and Customers on product selection and product enhancements.

October 03, 2022

Provide Technical Plant Support for formulation and manufacturing processes for existing coatings and contract manufacturing product lines.

March 19, 2023

Completes required training for area assigned, and jobs and tasks prior to assigning work.

January 18, 2023

Works independently on routine duties, but consults with supervisor on any problems or unusual test results.

March 16, 2023

Maintains good working knowledge of SHE policies, rules and procedures applicable to area of responsibility and adheres to all applicable requirements.

April 12, 2023

Develops or improves laboratory methods consistent with the Official Methods in Reference Standards (ASTM, EN, AOCS).

April 24, 2023

Prepare written reports and oral presentations to global business groups and regulatory agencies on human health impacts of agricultural active ingredients and their degradation products.

May 11, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Plant Chemist in Albany, NY

Average Base Salary

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64913

82968

73803

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

66473

86716

76318

What is the average salary for Plant Chemist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Plant Chemist in Albany, NY. The base salary for Plant Chemist ranges from $64,913 to $82,968 with the average base salary of $73,803. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $66,473 to $86,716 with the average total cash compensation of $76,318.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$73,803	$64,913 - $82,968
Bonus	$2,515	$1,560 - $3,748
Total Pay	$76,318	$66,473 - $86,716

* 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.

Plant Chemist Salary Near Albany, NY

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Schenectady, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,753 - $82,764	COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Troy, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,887 - $82,935	COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Nassau, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,004 - $89,476	COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Pittsfield, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,623 - $83,876	COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Bennington, VT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,772 - $82,788	COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Poughkeepsie, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,945 - $86,843	COMPARE TO Albany, NY

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About Albany, New York

Albany (/ˈɔːlbəni/ (listen) ALL-bə-nee) is the capital of the U.S. state of New York and the seat of Albany County. Albany is located on the west bank of the Hudson River approximately 10 miles (16 km) south of its confluence with the Mohawk River and approximately 135 miles (220 km) north of New York City. Albany is known for its rich history, commerce, culture, architecture, and institutions of higher education. Albany constitutes the economic and cultural core of the Capital District of New York State, which comprises the Albany–Schenectady–Troy, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area, including ...

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