Best states for a formulation scientist

Q: What is the best state for formulation scientists?

The best state to be a formulation scientist is California based on formulation scientist salaries and job opportunities.

Q: What is the highest paying state for formulation scientists?

The highest paying state for formulation scientists is Hawaii based on Zippia’s salary database.

Q: What is the worst state for formulation scientists?

The worst state for formulation scientists is Georgia, due to a combination of low salaries and few job opportunities.

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Do you want to become a formulation scientist at Akorn, and you wonder what that means or entails? We have the full list of best states for formulation scientists that you can check out, before you begin your journey. Our research found that California is the best state for formulation scientists, while California and Montana are ranked highest in terms of median salary. California has a median salary of $118,637 and California has the highest median salary among all 50 states for formulation scientists.

In order to get you the best states for formulation scientists, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.If you are currently seeking employment as a formulation scientist, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.

10 best states for formulation scientists in 2025

1. California
Total formulation scientist jobs: 3,169
Average annual salary: $118,637
Lowest 10 percent earn: $80,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $174,000
Location Quotient:
1.31
Formulation scientist jobs in California
2. Montana
Total formulation scientist jobs: 97
Average annual salary: $107,182
Lowest 10 percent earn: $78,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $147,000
Location Quotient:
1.01
Formulation scientist jobs in Montana
3. Massachusetts
Total formulation scientist jobs: 1,846
Average annual salary: $93,967
Lowest 10 percent earn: $66,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $133,000
Location Quotient:
2.42
Formulation scientist jobs in Massachusetts
4. Minnesota
Total formulation scientist jobs: 466
Average annual salary: $106,140
Lowest 10 percent earn: $76,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $147,000
Location Quotient:
0.85
Formulation scientist jobs in Minnesota
5. Connecticut
Total formulation scientist jobs: 311
Average annual salary: $95,537
Lowest 10 percent earn: $67,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $136,000
Location Quotient:
1.13
Formulation scientist jobs in Connecticut
6. New Jersey
Total formulation scientist jobs: 1,145
Average annual salary: $93,860
Lowest 10 percent earn: $65,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $134,000
Location Quotient:
1.74
Formulation scientist jobs in New Jersey
7. Indiana
Total formulation scientist jobs: 332
Average annual salary: $102,944
Lowest 10 percent earn: $71,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $148,000
Location Quotient:
0.61
Formulation scientist jobs in Indiana
8. Washington
Total formulation scientist jobs: 781
Average annual salary: $93,391
Lowest 10 percent earn: $67,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $129,000
Location Quotient:
1.29
Formulation scientist jobs in Washington
9. Nevada
Total formulation scientist jobs: 111
Average annual salary: $101,164
Lowest 10 percent earn: $69,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $147,000
Location Quotient:
0.64
Formulation scientist jobs in Nevada
10. Illinois
Total formulation scientist jobs: 999
Average annual salary: $93,164
Lowest 10 percent earn: $65,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $132,000
Location Quotient:
1.01
Formulation scientist jobs in Illinois

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How Zippia determines the best states to be a formulation scientist

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Detailed list of the best states for a formulation scientist

Rank	State	Average salary	Lowest 10% earn	Population	Job count
1	California	$118,637	$80,000	39,536,653	3,169
2	Montana	$107,182	$78,000	1,050,493	97
3	Massachusetts	$93,967	$66,000	6,859,819	1,846
4	Minnesota	$106,140	$76,000	5,576,606	466
5	Connecticut	$95,537	$67,000	3,588,184	311
6	New Jersey	$93,860	$65,000	9,005,644	1,145
7	Indiana	$102,944	$71,000	6,666,818	332
8	Washington	$93,391	$67,000	7,405,743	781
9	Nevada	$101,164	$69,000	2,998,039	111
10	Illinois	$93,164	$65,000	12,802,023	999
11	Wisconsin	$92,701	$65,000	5,795,483	437
12	Delaware	$89,673	$62,000	961,939	165
13	Arizona	$97,580	$65,000	7,016,270	286
14	Maine	$89,678	$64,000	1,335,907	103
15	Oregon	$90,142	$64,000	4,142,776	378
16	Tennessee	$95,416	$63,000	6,715,984	269
17	Pennsylvania	$82,428	$57,000	12,805,537	1,160
18	Maryland	$87,763	$60,000	6,052,177	994
19	Virginia	$84,441	$57,000	8,470,020	1,054
20	Alaska	$92,318	$78,000	739,795	61
21	Wyoming	$82,664	$58,000	579,315	52
22	Ohio	$85,425	$59,000	11,658,609	580
23	Colorado	$90,015	$62,000	5,607,154	406
24	New York	$81,856	$57,000	19,849,399	1,496
25	South Dakota	$76,697	$54,000	869,666	109
26	District of Columbia	$90,719	$62,000	693,972	115
27	Utah	$79,021	$55,000	3,101,833	251
28	Rhode Island	$76,998	$54,000	1,059,639	105
29	West Virginia	$79,777	$55,000	1,815,857	68
30	North Carolina	$72,892	$48,000	10,273,419	1,002
31	New Mexico	$73,324	$49,000	2,088,070	182
32	Vermont	$76,248	$54,000	623,657	70
33	Arkansas	$77,551	$51,000	3,004,279	109
34	Missouri	$74,551	$51,000	6,113,532	442
35	Oklahoma	$78,861	$52,000	3,930,864	70
36	North Dakota	$69,827	$51,000	755,393	85
37	New Hampshire	$71,043	$50,000	1,342,795	154
38	Idaho	$72,140	$51,000	1,716,943	114
39	Kansas	$71,308	$49,000	2,913,123	176
40	Texas	$70,498	$44,000	28,304,596	1,185
41	Michigan	$70,601	$49,000	9,962,311	382
42	Kentucky	$71,003	$48,000	4,454,189	154
43	Alabama	$69,786	$43,000	4,874,747	165
44	Louisiana	$69,988	$42,000	4,684,333	113
45	Hawaii	$53,461	$40,000	1,427,538	70
46	South Carolina	$60,189	$38,000	5,024,369	261
47	Florida	$62,699	$37,000	20,984,400	787
48	Nebraska	$64,591	$45,000	1,920,076	105
49	Iowa	$57,447	$40,000	3,145,711	193
50	Mississippi	$64,420	$40,000	2,984,100	61
51	Georgia	$62,693	$39,000	10,429,379	453

Highest paying states for formulation scientists

Rank	State	Avg. Formulation Scientist Salary
1	California	$118,637
2	Montana	$107,182
3	Massachusetts	$93,967
4	Minnesota	$106,140
5	Connecticut	$95,537
6	New Jersey	$93,860
7	Indiana	$102,944
8	Washington	$93,391
9	Nevada	$101,164
10	Illinois	$93,164
11	Wisconsin	$92,701
12	Delaware	$89,673
13	Arizona	$97,580
14	Maine	$89,678
15	Oregon	$90,142
16	Tennessee	$95,416
17	Pennsylvania	$82,428
18	Maryland	$87,763
19	Virginia	$84,441
20	Alaska	$92,318
21	Wyoming	$82,664
22	Ohio	$85,425
23	Colorado	$90,015
24	New York	$81,856
25	South Dakota	$76,697
26	District of Columbia	$90,719
27	Utah	$79,021
28	Rhode Island	$76,998
29	West Virginia	$79,777
30	North Carolina	$72,892
31	New Mexico	$73,324
32	Vermont	$76,248
33	Arkansas	$77,551
34	Missouri	$74,551
35	Oklahoma	$78,861
36	North Dakota	$69,827
37	New Hampshire	$71,043
38	Idaho	$72,140
39	Kansas	$71,308
40	Texas	$70,498
41	Michigan	$70,601
42	Kentucky	$71,003
43	Alabama	$69,786
44	Louisiana	$69,988
45	Hawaii	$53,461
46	South Carolina	$60,189
47	Florida	$62,699
48	Nebraska	$64,591
49	Iowa	$57,447
50	Mississippi	$64,420
51	Georgia	$62,693

Expert opinions on the best states for formulation scientists

Are there any particularly good places in the United States for formulation scientists to find work opportunities?
Don Snyder
Associate Director, Industry Advising: STEM, William and Mary
Strong tech markets in the U.S. include Austin, Raleigh, Atlanta, Denver, Seattle, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., and Columbus. Some markets are established in tech, while other markets are more up-and-coming. Smaller cities that may be "off the radar" include Huntsville and Tucson. Graduates need to look at different factors when exploring cities, including the cost of living. The dollar will go a lot further in Raleigh than in San Francisco. And some cities that were once more affordable may have a higher cost of living now due to the recent influx of residents.

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Total formulation scientist jobs:	3,169
Average annual salary:	$118,637
Lowest 10 percent earn:	$80,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$174,000
Location Quotient:	1.31

Best states for a formulation scientist

10 best states for formulation scientists in 2025

1. California

2. Montana

3. Massachusetts

4. Minnesota

5. Connecticut

6. New Jersey

7. Indiana

8. Washington

9. Nevada

10. Illinois