Chemist Salary in California
Based on 8K+ workers in California
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CA)
$97,010
$46.639/hr
vs National Average
$86,969
+11.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$59K – $165K
8K employed in California
Salary Distribution — Chemist in California
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $58,750 |
| 25th percentile | $74,060 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $97,010 |
| 75th percentile | $128,060 |
| 90th percentile | $164,640 |
Historical Salary Trend — Chemist in California vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $89,210 |
| 2023 | $97,210 |
| 2024 | $97,010 |
| Year | California Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $89,210 | $79,362 |
| 2023 | $97,210 | $83,812 |
| 2024 | $97,010 | $86,969 |