Plant Chemist Salary in Parkersburg, West Virginia

How much does a Plant Chemist make in Parkersburg, WV?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Plant Chemist in Parkersburg, WV is $64,448. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $56,687 to $72,456, with most professionals earning between $49,621 and $79,747.

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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 Parkersburg, WV

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56687

72456

64448

Average Total Cash Compensation

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58048

75724

66646

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 Parkersburg, WV. The base salary for Plant Chemist ranges from $56,687 to $72,456 with the average base salary of $64,448. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $58,048 to $75,724 with the average total cash compensation of $66,646.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$64,448	$56,687 - $72,456
Bonus	$2,197	$1,361 - $3,267
Total Pay	$66,646	$58,048 - $75,724

* 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 Parkersburg, WV

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Parkersburg, WV
CITY, STATE Charleston, WV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,149 - $74,325	COMPARE TO Parkersburg, WV
CITY, STATE Huntington, WV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,019 - $72,880	COMPARE TO Parkersburg, WV
CITY, STATE Wheeling, WV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,496 - $79,881	COMPARE TO Parkersburg, WV
CITY, STATE Fairmont, WV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,496 - $79,881	COMPARE TO Parkersburg, WV
CITY, STATE Newark, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,297 - $79,626	COMPARE TO Parkersburg, WV
CITY, STATE Chillicothe, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,049 - $75,475	COMPARE TO Parkersburg, WV

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About Parkersburg, West Virginia

Parkersburg is a city in and the county seat of Wood County, West Virginia, United States. Located at the confluence of the Ohio and Little Kanawha rivers, it is the state's third-largest city and the largest city in the Parkersburg-Marietta-Vienna metropolitan area. The population was 31,492 at the 2010 census. Its peak population was 44,797 in 1960. The city is about 14 miles south of Marietta, Ohio. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad reached Parkersburg in 1857, but lacked a crossing over the Ohio River until after the American Civil War. When the B&O completed the Parkersburg Bridge (CSX) 18...

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