Chemists (19-2031) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2020)
All Industry
Estimated employment		920
Mean wage		$41.77
Entry wage		$27.68
10th percentile wage		$24.34
50th percentile wage		$40.52
90th percentile wage		$61.74

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Manufacturing	410	44.8%
Professional and Business Services	350	38.7%
Public Administration	70	8.1%
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities	30	3.7%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities	30	$44.41
Professional and Business Services	350	$42.11
Manufacturing	410	$39.89
Public Administration	70	$38.42

Chemists (19-2031)

Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge. Excludes Biochemists and Biophysicists (19-1021) and Geoscientists ex. Hydrologists and Geographers (19-2042).


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$40.52		$38.52		$2.00
2019	$39.23	+3.3%	$37.29	+3.3%	$1.94
2018	$38.20	+2.7%	$36.32	+2.7%	$1.89
2017	$37.32	+2.4%	$35.48	+2.4%	$1.84
2016	$36.74	+1.6%	$34.92	+1.6%	$1.81
2015	$36.03	+2.0%	$34.25	+2.0%	$1.78
2014	$35.36	+1.9%	$33.61	+1.9%	$1.75
2013	$34.68	+1.9%	$32.97	+1.9%	$1.71
2012	$34.01	+2.0%	$32.33	+2.0%	$1.68
2011	$33.48	+1.6%	$31.83	+1.6%	$1.65
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$40.52		$23.93		$16.59
2019	$39.23	+3.3%	$22.96	+4.2%	$16.27
2018	$38.20	+2.7%	$22.26	+3.1%	$15.94
2017	$37.32	+2.4%	$21.66	+2.8%	$15.66
2016	$36.74	+1.6%	$21.17	+2.3%	$15.57
2015	$36.03	+2.0%	$20.73	+2.1%	$15.31
2014	$35.36	+1.9%	$20.28	+2.2%	$15.07
2013	$34.68	+1.9%	$19.87	+2.1%	$14.81
2012	$34.01	+2.0%	$19.53	+1.7%	$14.47
2011	$33.48	+1.6%	$19.23	+1.6%	$14.25

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2020

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.


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