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Chemist salaries in California
Pay ranges employers published in 10 open job postings for Chemist roles in California, updated Oct 1, 2026.
- Median base pay€18.50/hr€38,500 a year full-time
- Typical range€18.50–€18.50/hrMiddle half of postings
- Top 10%€18.51/hrand above
- Postings10with a pay range
Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in EUR. How these figures are made
Newest Chemist postings in California
- Associate Chemist - Organic Extraction - 2nd Shift, M-FEurofins · Lancaster, CA · €18.00–€19.00/hr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
- Associate Chemist - Environment Testing - Metals- 2nd Shift, M-FEurofins · Lancaster, CA · €18.00–€19.00/hr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
- Associate Chemist - Environment Testing - LC/MS - 2nd Shift M-FEurofins · Lancaster, CA · €18.00–€19.00/hr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
- Associate Chemist - PFAS Analysis - Environment Testing - M-F 7am-3:30pmEurofins · Lancaster, CA · €18.00–€19.00/hr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
- Associate Chemist - PFAS Prep - 2nd Shift, Tues-SatEurofins · Lancaster, CA · €18.00–€19.00/hr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
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Questions and answers
How much does a Chemist make in California?
The median posted base pay for Chemist jobs in California is €18.50/hr (€38.5K/yr), from 10 job postings with pay at 3 companies.
What is the typical Chemist pay range in California?
The middle half of postings list €18.50–€18.50/hr. The top 10% list €38.5K a year or more, and the lowest 10% €38.5K or less.
How does California pay compare with all Chemist jobs?
The median here is €18.50/hr (€38.5K/yr), against $117K across all 20 postings for the role.
How many Chemist jobs in California list pay?
10 open postings at 3 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.