Chemists Salary in New Jersey
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in New Jersey
$85,010
National Median
$84,150
Employment
6,210
Entry Level (10th)
$60,900
Top Earners (90th)
$153,910
How New Jersey Compares
New Jersey pays $860 more than the national median for chemistss.
There are 1.461 chemists jobs per 1,000 workers in New Jersey (location quotient: 2.71).
Other States for Chemists
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $153,320 | 250 |
| New Mexico | $134,370 | 210 |
| Maryland | $131,910 | 3,000 |
| Massachusetts | $126,970 | 3,340 |
| Delaware | $125,430 | 1,180 |
| Louisiana | $109,150 | 630 |
| West Virginia | $108,010 | 270 |
| Texas | $101,260 | 5,490 |
| Virginia | $99,810 | 1,340 |
| Colorado | $97,380 | 1,820 |
| Rhode Island | $97,300 | 120 |
| Illinois | $97,170 | 3,250 |
| California | $97,010 | 8,480 |
| Alabama | $96,000 | 630 |
| Alaska | $95,300 | 40 |
| Georgia | $94,890 | 1,080 |
| Washington | $92,860 | 1,780 |
| Connecticut | $88,340 | 830 |
| Oregon | $84,150 | 600 |
| New York | $83,690 | 4,040 |