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Best states for a chemistry research assistant
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It seems like chemistry research assistants are becoming more and more common across America. But working conditions and demand for chemistry research assistants aren't the same everywhere in the U.S. As chemistry research assistants are popular in the U.S., we wanted to bring you a list of the best states for chemistry research assistants. In case you are trying to decide where to start your career as a chemistry research assistant, or if you are considering moving to a different city or state, we got you covered.
We figured that the best places for chemistry research assistant jobs has three things everyone would agree on. There would be high annual wages, good career prospects (no matter what phase of the career you are in), and a lot of job opportunities.If you are currently seeking employment as a chemistry research assistant, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for chemistry research assistants in 2026
1. Massachusetts
Total chemistry research assistant jobs: 1,231 Average annual salary: $75,426 Lowest 10 percent earn: $47,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $118,000 Location Quotient: 1.6
2. Rhode Island
Total chemistry research assistant jobs: 136 Average annual salary: $62,195 Lowest 10 percent earn: $39,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $98,000 Location Quotient: 1.34
3. Delaware
Total chemistry research assistant jobs: 109 Average annual salary: $64,994 Lowest 10 percent earn: $39,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $105,000 Location Quotient: 1.04
4. New Jersey
Total chemistry research assistant jobs: 774 Average annual salary: $64,899 Lowest 10 percent earn: $40,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $104,000 Location Quotient: 1.17
5. North Carolina
Total chemistry research assistant jobs: 703 Average annual salary: $64,389 Lowest 10 percent earn: $39,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $106,000 Location Quotient: 0.88
6. Pennsylvania
Total chemistry research assistant jobs: 1,090 Average annual salary: $58,607 Lowest 10 percent earn: $36,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $95,000 Location Quotient: 1.12
7. California
Total chemistry research assistant jobs: 3,965 Average annual salary: $64,405 Lowest 10 percent earn: $40,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $103,000 Location Quotient: 1.62
8. Illinois
Total chemistry research assistant jobs: 1,042 Average annual salary: $61,872 Lowest 10 percent earn: $38,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $100,000 Location Quotient: 1.05
9. New Hampshire
Total chemistry research assistant jobs: 169 Average annual salary: $59,708 Lowest 10 percent earn: $38,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $93,000 Location Quotient: 1.16
10. District of Columbia
Total chemistry research assistant jobs: 108 Average annual salary: $76,330 Lowest 10 percent earn: $46,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $124,000 Location Quotient: 0.77
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Detailed list of the best states for a chemistry research assistant
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $75,426 | $47,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,231 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $62,195 | $39,000 | 1,059,639 | 136 |
| 3 | Delaware | $64,994 | $39,000 | 961,939 | 109 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $64,899 | $40,000 | 9,005,644 | 774 |
| 5 | North Carolina | $64,389 | $39,000 | 10,273,419 | 703 |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | $58,607 | $36,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,090 |
| 7 | California | $64,405 | $40,000 | 39,536,653 | 3,965 |
| 8 | Illinois | $61,872 | $38,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,042 |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $59,708 | $38,000 | 1,342,795 | 169 |
| 10 | District of Columbia | $76,330 | $46,000 | 693,972 | 108 |
| 11 | West Virginia | $59,007 | $35,000 | 1,815,857 | 120 |
| 12 | Oregon | $58,822 | $38,000 | 4,142,776 | 519 |
| 13 | Arizona | $58,138 | $36,000 | 7,016,270 | 500 |
| 14 | Minnesota | $58,019 | $37,000 | 5,576,606 | 677 |
| 15 | Florida | $59,187 | $36,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,301 |
| 16 | Missouri | $57,411 | $35,000 | 6,113,532 | 523 |
| 17 | Washington | $64,959 | $43,000 | 7,405,743 | 184 |
| 18 | Kentucky | $58,092 | $35,000 | 4,454,189 | 193 |
| 19 | Arkansas | $58,682 | $35,000 | 3,004,279 | 126 |
| 20 | Alaska | $60,947 | $51,000 | 739,795 | 77 |
| 21 | Georgia | $58,005 | $35,000 | 10,429,379 | 730 |
| 22 | Kansas | $57,209 | $35,000 | 2,913,123 | 195 |
| 23 | Connecticut | $57,732 | $36,000 | 3,588,184 | 293 |
| 24 | Wyoming | $54,150 | $34,000 | 579,315 | 61 |
| 25 | Louisiana | $57,086 | $34,000 | 4,684,333 | 171 |
| 26 | Mississippi | $56,435 | $34,000 | 2,984,100 | 121 |
| 27 | Idaho | $56,705 | $36,000 | 1,716,943 | 119 |
| 28 | Indiana | $54,306 | $33,000 | 6,666,818 | 499 |
| 29 | Nevada | $56,700 | $35,000 | 2,998,039 | 105 |
| 30 | New York | $58,783 | $36,000 | 19,849,399 | 597 |
| 31 | Utah | $52,761 | $33,000 | 3,101,833 | 268 |
| 32 | New Mexico | $51,772 | $31,000 | 2,088,070 | 181 |
| 33 | Colorado | $51,338 | $31,000 | 5,607,154 | 693 |
| 34 | Virginia | $54,458 | $33,000 | 8,470,020 | 760 |
| 35 | Iowa | $54,081 | $33,000 | 3,145,711 | 213 |
| 36 | Wisconsin | $52,899 | $32,000 | 5,795,483 | 402 |
| 37 | Maine | $50,848 | $32,000 | 1,335,907 | 124 |
| 38 | Tennessee | $49,726 | $30,000 | 6,715,984 | 491 |
| 39 | Nebraska | $50,440 | $31,000 | 1,920,076 | 182 |
| 40 | South Dakota | $48,711 | $31,000 | 869,666 | 86 |
| 41 | Montana | $50,420 | $33,000 | 1,050,493 | 91 |
| 42 | North Dakota | $50,111 | $33,000 | 755,393 | 58 |
| 43 | Vermont | $44,186 | $28,000 | 623,657 | 95 |
| 44 | Maryland | $54,808 | $33,000 | 6,052,177 | 312 |
| 45 | South Carolina | $53,252 | $32,000 | 5,024,369 | 149 |
| 46 | Michigan | $40,763 | $25,000 | 9,962,311 | 755 |
| 47 | Texas | $49,429 | $30,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,437 |
| 48 | Ohio | $46,726 | $28,000 | 11,658,609 | 700 |
| 49 | Hawaii | $30,642 | $25,000 | 1,427,538 | 69 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $37,767 | $23,000 | 3,930,864 | 203 |
| 51 | Alabama | $42,612 | $25,000 | 4,874,747 | 159 |
Highest paying states for chemistry research assistants
| Rank | State | Avg. Chemistry Research Assistant Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $75,426 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $62,195 |
| 3 | Delaware | $64,994 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $64,899 |
| 5 | North Carolina | $64,389 |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | $58,607 |
| 7 | California | $64,405 |
| 8 | Illinois | $61,872 |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $59,708 |
| 10 | District of Columbia | $76,330 |
| 11 | West Virginia | $59,007 |
| 12 | Oregon | $58,822 |
| 13 | Arizona | $58,138 |
| 14 | Minnesota | $58,019 |
| 15 | Florida | $59,187 |
| 16 | Missouri | $57,411 |
| 17 | Washington | $64,959 |
| 18 | Kentucky | $58,092 |
| 19 | Arkansas | $58,682 |
| 20 | Alaska | $60,947 |
| 21 | Georgia | $58,005 |
| 22 | Kansas | $57,209 |
| 23 | Connecticut | $57,732 |
| 24 | Wyoming | $54,150 |
| 25 | Louisiana | $57,086 |
| 26 | Mississippi | $56,435 |
| 27 | Idaho | $56,705 |
| 28 | Indiana | $54,306 |
| 29 | Nevada | $56,700 |
| 30 | New York | $58,783 |
| 31 | Utah | $52,761 |
| 32 | New Mexico | $51,772 |
| 33 | Colorado | $51,338 |
| 34 | Virginia | $54,458 |
| 35 | Iowa | $54,081 |
| 36 | Wisconsin | $52,899 |
| 37 | Maine | $50,848 |
| 38 | Tennessee | $49,726 |
| 39 | Nebraska | $50,440 |
| 40 | South Dakota | $48,711 |
| 41 | Montana | $50,420 |
| 42 | North Dakota | $50,111 |
| 43 | Vermont | $44,186 |
| 44 | Maryland | $54,808 |
| 45 | South Carolina | $53,252 |
| 46 | Michigan | $40,763 |
| 47 | Texas | $49,429 |
| 48 | Ohio | $46,726 |
| 49 | Hawaii | $30,642 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $37,767 |
| 51 | Alabama | $42,612 |
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Updated January 8, 2025