Chemist Salary in New Jersey
Based on 5K+ workers in New Jersey
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NJ)
$84,450
$40.601/hr
vs National Average
$92,010
-8.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$61K – $144K
5K employed in New Jersey
Salary Distribution — Chemist in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $60,910 |
| 25th percentile | $75,050 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $84,450 |
| 75th percentile | $109,470 |
| 90th percentile | $144,030 |
Historical Salary Trend — Chemist in New Jersey vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $82,920 |
| 2023 | $86,570 |
| 2024 | $85,010 |
| 2025 | $84,450 |
| Year | New Jersey Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $82,920 | $79,362 |
| 2023 | $86,570 | $83,812 |
| 2024 | $85,010 | $86,969 |
| 2025 | $84,450 | $92,010 |