Forensic Chemist

October 30, 2016

Forensic Chemist Job Description

Chemists Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or chemical experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge. Chemical Technicians Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials for purposes, such as research and development of new products or processes, quality control, maintenance of environmental standards, and other work involving experimental, theoretical, or practical application of chemistry and related sciences.

Forensic Chemist Salary Statistics as of 2015

Average annual salary for a Forensic Chemist is $50157 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest salary recorded was $76596. The lowest salary reported was $30352. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.

Median hourly wage for a Forensic Chemist is $24.94 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest hourly rate recorded was $38.09. The lowest hourly rate recorded was $15.09. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.

Bonuses for a Forensic Chemist are based on the years of experience using statistics from the U.S. as of 2015. The average bonus recorded was $0 from people with 15+ years of experience. The average bonus recorded was $100 from people with under 1 year of experience.

These are the highest paying states for a Forensic Chemist. These numbers are based of the median annual salary as of 2015.
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These are the highest paying cities for a Forensic Chemist. These numbers are based of the median annual salary as of 2015.
Atlanta, Georgia –
Nashville, Tennessee –

This chart outlines the average annual salary of a Forensic Chemist from the past 5 years. In 2015 the average annual salary was $50157 while in 2007 it was just $46514.73

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Based on our stats gathered across the U.S. 55% of Forensic Chemists were males while 45% were females. These numbers are based on averages across all states combined. Some individual states may have a much different ratio however.

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