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Job outlook for chemical laboratory assistants in the United States
Are chemical laboratory assistant jobs in demand?
Chemical laboratory assistant job and salary trends over time
Chemical laboratory assistant jobs over time
Chemical laboratory assistant job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,825 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,009 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 2,080 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 2,072 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 2,042 | 0.00% |
Average chemical laboratory assistant salary over time
Chemical laboratory assistant salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,380 | $17.97 | +1.1% |
| 2024 | $36,960 | $17.77 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $36,134 | $17.37 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | $35,474 | $17.05 | +3.1% |
| 2021 | $34,394 | $16.54 | +2.6% |
Chemical laboratory assistant jobs by state
Most common states for chemical laboratory assistants
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 129 | 15% |
| 2 | Vermont | 623,657 | 89 | 14% |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 795 | 12% |
| 4 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 162 | 12% |
| 5 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 89 | 12% |
| 6 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 606 | 11% |
| 7 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 354 | 11% |
| 8 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 115 | 11% |
| 9 | Alaska | 739,795 | 74 | 10% |
| 10 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 67 | 10% |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 1,013 | 8% |
| 12 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 583 | 8% |
| 13 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 504 | 8% |
| 14 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 473 | 8% |
| 15 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 251 | 8% |
| 16 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 157 | 8% |
| 17 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 143 | 8% |
| 18 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 111 | 8% |
| 19 | Delaware | 961,939 | 81 | 8% |
| 20 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 46 | 8% |
Most common cities for chemical laboratory assistants
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kalamazoo | 3 | 4% | $31,946 |
Chemical Laboratory Assistant job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of chemical laboratory assistant experts
Siena College
What will help Chemical Laboratory Assistants increase their earning potential?
Lucas Tucker Ph.D.: The business of chemistry is a $797 Billion enterprise and a key element of the nation's economy. Over 26% of U.S. GDP is generated from industries that rely on chemistry, ranging from agriculture to oil and gas production, from semiconductors and electronics to textiles and vehicles, and from pharmaceuticals to residential and commercial energy efficiency products.www.americanchemistry.com
Having a degree in chemistry or biochemistry is a good way to have good earning potential. To increase this potential, participation in internships and research experiences are valuable. Often students choose to go on and further their education with graduate degrees. This can also increase earning potential. Students with a degree in chemistry or biochemistry are expected to have strong data skills and this is an area with large growth in industry presently.