Chemists in California
SOC 19-2031 ยท Life, Physical, and Social Science
9,820Jobs in California
$106,810Mean annual wage
8th of 51Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $60,930 | $29.29 |
| 25th percentile | $76,340 | $36.70 |
| Median (50th) | $97,860 | $47.05 |
| 75th percentile | $127,790 | $61.44 |
| 90th percentile | $164,150 | $78.92 |
| Mean | $106,810 | $51.35 |
Across 51 states with a published mean, the highest are District of Columbia (not a state) ($148,840), Maryland ($139,100), Massachusetts ($128,930); the lowest are Maine ($70,750), Montana ($71,860), South Dakota ($72,750). Compare this occupation across states.
Compared with neighboring states
States that share a land border with California (states that touch only at a corner are not counted).
| State | Jobs | Mean annual wage | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 9,820 | $106,810 | $97,860 |
| Arizona | 870 | $92,120 | $81,730 |
| Nevada | 280 | $86,700 | $81,170 |
| Oregon | 730 | $111,320 | $104,590 |
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