Salary Breakdown
Chemists
Average
$72,160
ANNUAL
$34.69
HOURLY
Entry Level
$47,060
ANNUAL
$22.63
HOURLY
Mid Level
$64,280
ANNUAL
$30.90
HOURLY
Expert Level
$108,580
ANNUAL
$52.20
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Chemists
3,240
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Chemists
Supporting Programs
Chemists
Top Expected Tasks
Chemists
01
Analyze organic or inorganic compounds to determine chemical or physical properties, composition, structure, relationships, or reactions, using chromatography, spectroscopy, or spectrophotometry techniques.
02
Conduct quality control tests.
03
Maintain laboratory instruments to ensure proper working order and troubleshoot malfunctions when needed.
04
Prepare test solutions, compounds, or reagents for laboratory personnel to conduct tests.
05
Induce changes in composition of substances by introducing heat, light, energy, or chemical catalysts for quantitative or qualitative analysis.
06
Evaluate laboratory safety procedures to ensure compliance with standards or to make improvements as needed.
07
Compile and analyze test information to determine process or equipment operating efficiency or to diagnose malfunctions.
08
Write technical papers or reports or prepare standards and specifications for processes, facilities, products, or tests.
09
Confer with scientists or engineers to conduct analyses of research projects, interpret test results, or develop nonstandard tests.
10
Develop, improve, or customize products, equipment, formulas, processes, or analytical methods.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Chemists
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Chemistry
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Production and Processing
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
SKILL
Science
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Mathematics
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Mathematical Reasoning
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