Chemist Salary in Rhode Island
Based on 150+ workers in Rhode Island
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (RI)
$101,660
$48.875/hr
vs National Average
$92,010
+10.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$70K – $147K
150 employed in Rhode Island
Salary Distribution — Chemist in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $70,210 |
| 25th percentile | $85,610 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $101,660 |
| 75th percentile | $124,750 |
| 90th percentile | $146,830 |
Historical Salary Trend — Chemist in Rhode Island vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $80,640 |
| 2023 | $91,280 |
| 2024 | $97,300 |
| 2025 | $101,660 |
| Year | Rhode Island Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $80,640 | $79,362 |
| 2023 | $91,280 | $83,812 |
| 2024 | $97,300 | $86,969 |
| 2025 | $101,660 | $92,010 |