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Chemists

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Chemists

National Avg Annual Salary

$95,940

National Avg Hourly Wage

$46.13

National Total Employment

83,250

Top Metro Avg Salary

$143,440

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Highest Paying State

District of Columbia leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $148,470.

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Largest State Market

Pennsylvania has one of the largest employment markets with 9,070 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV shows an average annual salary of $143,440.

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Largest Metro Market

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ has a broad labor footprint with 7,300 jobs.

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Top States for Chemists

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
District of Columbia DC $148,470 250 Open
Maryland MD $132,260 3,000 Open
New Mexico NM $129,290 210 Open
Massachusetts MA $125,580 3,340 Open
Delaware DE $124,920 1,180 Open
Louisiana LA $115,280 630 Open
West Virginia WV $112,080 270 Open
Texas TX $106,730 5,490 Open
California CA $105,500 8,480 Open
Colorado CO $105,080 1,820 Open

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