Plant Chemist Salary in Norfolk, Virginia

How much does a Plant Chemist make in Norfolk, VA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Plant Chemist in Norfolk, VA is $68,217. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $60,000 to $76,689, with most professionals earning between $52,519 and $84,402.

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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 Norfolk, VA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

60000

76689

68217

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

61442

80153

70543

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 Norfolk, VA. The base salary for Plant Chemist ranges from $60,000 to $76,689 with the average base salary of $68,217. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $61,442 to $80,153 with the average total cash compensation of $70,543.

View Average Salary for Plant Chemist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$68,217	$60,000 - $76,689
Bonus	$2,325	$1,442 - $3,464
Total Pay	$70,543	$61,442 - $80,153

* 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 Norfolk, VA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA
CITY, STATE Portsmouth, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,000 - $76,689	COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA 0%
CITY, STATE Chesapeake, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,923 - $76,591	COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA
CITY, STATE Virginia Beach, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,960 - $77,915	COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA
CITY, STATE Hampton, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,135 - $76,861	COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA
CITY, STATE Suffolk, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,904 - $76,566	COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA
CITY, STATE Newport News, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,135 - $76,861	COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA

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About Norfolk, Virginia

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 96 square miles (250 km2), of which 54 square miles (140 km2) is land and 42 square miles (110 km2) (43.9%) is water. Norfolk is located at 36°55′N 76°12′W / 36.917°N 76.200°W / 36.917; -76.200 (36.8857° N, 76.2599° W) The city is located at the southeastern corner of Virginia at the junction of the Elizabeth River and the Chesapeake Bay. The Hampton Roads Metropolitan Statistical Area (officially known as the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC MSA) is the 37th largest in the United States, with an estimated...

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