U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsConduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge. Excludes "Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers" (19-2042) and "Biochemists and Biophysicists" (19-1021).
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80,180 | 1.9 % | $35.21 | $73,240 | 0.6 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $18.87 | $24.04 | $32.85 | $44.40 | $55.83 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $39,250 | $50,010 | $68,320 | $92,360 | $116,130 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scientific Research and Development Services | 15,350 | 2.50 | $39.18 | $81,490 |
| Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing | 15,170 | 5.38 | $34.68 | $72,140 |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | 10,120 | 0.79 | $28.85 | $60,010 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 5,780 | 0.28 | $50.10 | $104,210 |
| Basic Chemical Manufacturing | 3,910 | 2.74 | $34.98 | $72,760 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing | 15,170 | 5.38 | $34.68 | $72,140 |
| Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing | 1,940 | 3.43 | $35.36 | $73,560 |
| Basic Chemical Manufacturing | 3,910 | 2.74 | $34.98 | $72,760 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | 15,350 | 2.50 | $39.18 | $81,490 |
| Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing | 2,260 | 2.24 | $32.34 | $67,260 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil and Gas Extraction | 180 | 0.12 | $50.94 | $105,960 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 5,780 | 0.28 | $50.10 | $104,210 |
| Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | 130 | 0.03 | $43.07 | $89,580 |
| Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | 120 | 0.05 | $39.64 | $82,460 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | 15,350 | 2.50 | $39.18 | $81,490 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 10,870 | 0.78 | 1.23 | $39.06 | $81,240 |
| New Jersey | 5,640 | 1.50 | 2.37 | $36.63 | $76,190 |
| Texas | 5,080 | 0.50 | 0.80 | $34.87 | $72,530 |
| Pennsylvania | 4,250 | 0.78 | 1.23 | $33.15 | $68,940 |
| New York | 3,980 | 0.48 | 0.76 | $35.78 | $74,430 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 1,910 | 4.80 | 7.61 | $42.00 | $87,350 |
| New Jersey | 5,640 | 1.50 | 2.37 | $36.63 | $76,190 |
| Maryland | 3,550 | 1.44 | 2.28 | $47.54 | $98,890 |
| Massachusetts | 3,560 | 1.14 | 1.81 | $40.01 | $83,220 |
| Indiana | 2,470 | 0.91 | 1.44 | $29.62 | $61,610 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 340 | 0.53 | 0.84 | $53.85 | $112,000 |
| Maryland | 3,550 | 1.44 | 2.28 | $47.54 | $98,890 |
| New Mexico | 390 | 0.50 | 0.79 | $45.54 | $94,730 |
| Delaware | 1,910 | 4.80 | 7.61 | $42.00 | $87,350 |
| Massachusetts | 3,560 | 1.14 | 1.81 | $40.01 | $83,220 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 2,510 | 0.50 | 0.80 | $39.56 | $82,280 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 2,360 | 1.42 | 2.26 | $40.79 | $84,830 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 2,330 | 1.29 | 2.05 | $36.52 | $75,950 |
| Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division | 2,300 | 2.42 | 3.83 | $37.81 | $78,650 |
| San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA | 2,200 | 1.78 | 2.82 | $45.32 | $94,260 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 2,130 | 0.56 | 0.89 | $32.45 | $67,490 |
| Edison-New Brunswick, NJ Metropolitan Division | 1,970 | 2.04 | 3.24 | $35.31 | $73,450 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 1,960 | 0.79 | 1.25 | $39.88 | $82,940 |
| Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division | 1,920 | 6.11 | 9.68 | $42.27 | $87,920 |
| Bethesda-Frederick-Gaithersburg, MD Metropolitan Division | 1,670 | 3.02 | 4.79 | $54.38 | $113,110 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennewick-Pasco-Richland, WA | 590 | 6.17 | 9.78 | $42.89 | $89,220 |
| Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division | 1,920 | 6.11 | 9.68 | $42.27 | $87,920 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | 450 | 4.90 | 7.77 | $22.48 | $46,750 |
| Durham, NC | 1,010 | 3.78 | 5.98 | $39.18 | $81,500 |
| Bethesda-Frederick-Gaithersburg, MD Metropolitan Division | 1,670 | 3.02 | 4.79 | $54.38 | $113,110 |
| Pine Bluff, AR | 100 | 3.02 | 4.79 | $42.04 | $87,440 |
| Boulder, CO | 450 | 2.94 | 4.67 | $36.80 | $76,550 |
| Framingham, MA NECTA Division | 390 | 2.55 | 4.04 | $42.94 | $89,310 |
| Columbia, MO | 200 | 2.47 | 3.92 | $27.40 | $56,980 |
| Newark-Union, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division | 2,300 | 2.42 | 3.83 | $37.81 | $78,650 |