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Production chemist salary
Average production chemist salary
$62,937
Average Production Chemist Salary
The average salary of a Production Chemist is approximately $62,937 per year or about $30 per hour. This salary can differ based on several factors, including geographic location, level of education, and years of experience. For instance, states like California and Texas generally offer higher salaries due to the concentration of manufacturing industries.
Where Can a Production Chemist Earn More?
To maximize earnings, consider seeking positions in metropolitan areas or industries with high demand for chemical expertise, such as pharmaceuticals or biotechnology. Additionally, gaining specialized skills or certifications can increase your marketability and lead to higher salaries.
Production Chemist Salary Estimates
Salary estimates from various sources indicate that experienced Production Chemists can earn significantly more, especially in leadership roles or specialized positions. Understanding these dynamics can help prospective employees make informed career choices.
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Where can a Production Chemist earn more?
Production chemist salary estimates from across the web
Average production chemist salary by state
The highest-paying states for production chemists are Delaware, Maryland, and New Jersey. The lowest average production chemist salary states are Oregon, Arkansas, and Nebraska.
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Highest paying states for production chemists
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermont | $68,780 | $33.07 |
| 2 | Delaware | $74,881 | $36.00 |
| 3 | Tennessee | $63,015 | $30.30 |
| 4 | Ohio | $59,679 | $28.69 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $69,909 | $33.61 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $65,733 | $31.60 |
| 7 | Maryland | $72,259 | $34.74 |
| 8 | Michigan | $58,329 | $28.04 |
| 9 | Texas | $67,621 | $32.51 |
| 10 | Rhode Island | $66,447 | $31.95 |
| 11 | Kentucky | $55,597 | $26.73 |
| 12 | District of Columbia | $78,569 | $37.77 |
| 13 | Connecticut | $62,369 | $29.99 |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $56,735 | $27.28 |
| 15 | West Virginia | $60,269 | $28.98 |
| 16 | Iowa | $53,638 | $25.79 |
| 17 | Washington | $61,089 | $29.37 |
| 18 | Virginia | $65,432 | $31.46 |
| 19 | Oklahoma | $62,859 | $30.22 |
| 20 | Minnesota | $55,852 | $26.85 |
| 21 | Georgia | $57,457 | $27.62 |
| 22 | Illinois | $54,444 | $26.18 |
| 23 | South Carolina | $56,813 | $27.31 |
| 24 | Pennsylvania | $53,041 | $25.50 |
| 25 | Indiana | $52,145 | $25.07 |
| 26 | Utah | $52,086 | $25.04 |
| 27 | Kansas | $51,942 | $24.97 |
| 28 | North Carolina | $54,047 | $25.98 |
| 29 | New Mexico | $55,210 | $26.54 |
| 30 | Wisconsin | $46,693 | $22.45 |
| 31 | Missouri | $50,084 | $24.08 |
| 32 | California | $49,612 | $23.85 |
| 33 | New York | $53,634 | $25.79 |
| 34 | Mississippi | $49,142 | $23.63 |
| 35 | Alabama | $49,320 | $23.71 |
| 36 | Idaho | $48,220 | $23.18 |
| 37 | Colorado | $50,009 | $24.04 |
| 38 | Louisiana | $50,364 | $24.21 |
| 39 | Arizona | $46,260 | $22.24 |
| 40 | North Dakota | $46,275 | $22.25 |
| 41 | Oregon | $44,462 | $21.38 |
| 42 | Nevada | $48,098 | $23.12 |
| 43 | Montana | $49,208 | $23.66 |
| 44 | Hawaii | $53,393 | $25.67 |
| 45 | Nebraska | $42,761 | $20.56 |
| 46 | Maine | $40,968 | $19.70 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $44,429 | $21.36 |
| 48 | Alaska | $44,595 | $21.44 |
| 49 | Florida | $44,502 | $21.40 |
| 50 | South Dakota | $36,040 | $17.33 |
| 51 | Wyoming | $37,359 | $17.96 |
Highest paying cities for production chemists
The highest-paying cities for production chemists are Pennsauken, NJ, Round Rock, TX, and Seattle, WA.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsauken, NJ | $70,581 | $33.93 |
| 2 | Round Rock, TX | $67,868 | $32.63 |
| 3 | Seattle, WA | $60,927 | $29.29 |
| 4 | Wooster, OH | $60,586 | $29.13 |
| 5 | Atlanta, GA | $57,601 | $27.69 |
| 6 | Eden Prairie, MN | $55,938 | $26.89 |
| 7 | Petaluma, CA | $54,793 | $26.34 |
| 8 | Central Islip, NY | $53,961 | $25.94 |
| 9 | Bristol, PA | $53,629 | $25.78 |
| 10 | Indianapolis, IN | $52,126 | $25.06 |
| 11 | Milwaukee, WI | $47,237 | $22.71 |
| 12 | Benton, AR | $44,621 | $21.45 |
| 13 | Boca Raton, FL | $43,718 | $21.02 |
Production chemist salary details
A production chemist's salary ranges from $38,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $101,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a production chemist's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $101,000 | $8,417 | $49 |
| 75th Percentile | $80,000 | $6,667 | $38 |
| Average | $62,937 | $5,245 | $30 |
| 25th Percentile | $48,000 | $4,000 | $23 |
| 10th Percentile | $38,000 | $3,167 | $18 |
Highest paying production chemist jobs
The highest paying types of production chemists are scientist, senior chemist, and research and development scientist.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Control | $32,824 | $2,735 | $15.78 | 83,496 |
| Quality Control Analyst | $59,217 | $4,935 | $28.47 | 85,546 |
| Quality Control Coordinator | $49,894 | $4,158 | $23.99 | 88,145 |
| Research And Development Scientist | $90,278 | $7,523 | $43.40 | 129,803 |
| Chemical Technician | $42,584 | $3,549 | $20.47 | 40,191 |
| Laboratory Analyst | $44,024 | $3,669 | $21.17 | 44,074 |
Top companies hiring production chemists now:
Which companies pay production chemists the most?
Production chemist salaries at Bio-Rad Laboratories and Entegris are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average production chemist salary at companies like Praxair and Insys Therapeutics are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bio-Rad Laboratories | $109,197 | $52.50 |
| 2 | Entegris | $106,129 | $51.02 |
| 3 | Praxair | $96,408 | $46.35 |
| 4 | Insys Therapeutics | $67,684 | $32.54 |
| 5 | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc. | $63,469 | $30.51 |
| 6 | Cardinal Health | $62,891 | $30.24 |
| 7 | BD | $62,634 | $30.11 |
| 8 | Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals | $61,678 | $29.65 |
| 9 | Heritage Environmental Services | $61,072 | $29.36 |
| 10 | Surmodics | $59,249 | $28.49 |
| 11 | AccuMed | $58,306 | $28.03 |
| 12 | Kelly Services | $54,302 | $26.11 |
| 13 | Randstad North America, Inc. | $53,665 | $25.80 |
| 14 | LGC Hospitality | $53,325 | $25.64 |
| 15 | System One | $53,295 | $25.62 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Production chemist salary trends
The average production chemist salary has risen by $7,571 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average production chemist earned $55,366 annually, but today, they earn $62,937 a year. That works out to a 8% change in pay for production chemists over the last decade.
Compare production chemist salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average production chemist salary over time
Compare production chemist salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Production chemist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $62,900 | $30.26 | +2.1% |
| 2025 | $61,600 | $29.62 | +1.0% |
| 2024 | $61,000 | $29.34 | +2.8% |
| 2023 | $59,300 | $28.52 | +1.3% |
| 2022 | $58,500 | $28.14 | +3.4% |
Recently added production chemist salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actalent | Production Chemist | East Troy, WI | 06/20/2025 | $45,914 |
| Bio-Rad Laboratories | Title: Production Chemist | Irvine, CA | 06/19/2025 | $68,640 |
| Agilent Technologies | Production Chemist-Particle Engineering | Newport, DE | 06/17/2025 | $79,200 |
| LGC Group | Therapeutic Production Chemist I/II/III | Petaluma, CA | 06/08/2025 | $43,618 |
| LGC Ltd. | Therapeutic Production Chemist I/II/III | Petaluma, CA | 06/07/2025 | $43,618 |
| Bio-Rad Laboratories | Title: Production Chemist I-Temporary | Irvine, CA | 05/29/2025 | $64,697 |
| Polypeptide Laboratories | Production Chemist I-1St. Shift | Torrance, CA | 05/27/2025 | $58,436 |
| Agilent Technologies | Production Chemist-Particle Engineering | Newport, DE | 04/28/2025 | $79,200 |
| Polypeptide Us | Production Chemist III-3Rd Shift | Torrance, CA | 04/13/2025 | $77,219 |
| Terrapower | Production Radiochemist | Everett, WA | 04/12/2025 | $113,605 |
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