Plant Chemist Salary in New Orleans, LA

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How much does a Plant Chemist make in New Orleans, LA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Plant Chemist in New Orleans, LA is $70,037. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $61,603 to $78,739, with most professionals earning between $53,924 and $86,662.

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Average Salary Range for Plant Chemist in New Orleans, LA

Average Base Salary

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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 New Orleans, LA. The base salary for Plant Chemist ranges from $61,603 to $78,739 with the average base salary of $70,037. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $63,081 to $82,290 with the average total cash compensation of $72,425.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $70,037 $61,603 - $78,739
Bonus $2,388 $1,479 - $3,551
Total Pay $72,425 $63,081 - $82,290
* 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 New Orleans, LA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO New Orleans, LA
CITY, STATE Kenner, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,464 - $79,840 COMPARE TO New Orleans, LA
CITY, STATE Metairie, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,498 - $79,884 COMPARE TO New Orleans, LA
CITY, STATE Marrero, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,498 - $79,884 COMPARE TO New Orleans, LA
CITY, STATE La Place, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,884 - $79,098 COMPARE TO New Orleans, LA
CITY, STATE Gulfport, MS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,132 - $71,746 COMPARE TO New Orleans, LA
CITY, STATE Biloxi, MS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,579 - $72,317 COMPARE TO New Orleans, LA
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