Chemist Salary in New Jersey
Based on 6K+ workers in New Jersey
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NJ)
$85,010
$40.87/hr
vs National Average
$86,969
-2.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$61K – $154K
6K employed in New Jersey
Salary Distribution — Chemist in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $60,900 |
| 25th percentile | $74,010 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $85,010 |
| 75th percentile | $117,760 |
| 90th percentile | $153,910 |
Historical Salary Trend — Chemist in New Jersey vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $82,920 |
| 2023 | $86,570 |
| 2024 | $85,010 |
| Year | New Jersey Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $82,920 | $79,362 |
| 2023 | $86,570 | $83,812 |
| 2024 | $85,010 | $86,969 |