Chemists pay in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the median pay for chemists is $40.60 an hour ($84,450 a year). About 5,280 people work in this job there.
That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($91,240). New Jersey ranks 30th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for chemists in New Jersey
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.28 | $60,910 |
| 25% of workers | $36.08 | $75,050 |
| Half of workers (median) | $40.60 | $84,450 |
| 75% of workers | $52.63 | $109,470 |
| 90% of workers | $69.24 | $144,030 |
Chemists pay in New Jersey metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City-Hammonton | $105,610 | 40 |
| Trenton-Princeton | $81,500 | 480 |
New Jersey unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for chemists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +6.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 5,900 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in New Jersey
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $79,210 |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | $109,990 |
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