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Estimated employment60
Mean wage$41.48
Entry wage$29.71
10th percentile wage$27.28
50th percentile wage$42.85
90th percentile wage$56.77
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
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$42.85 $36.92  $5.93
2019$41.48+3.3%$35.74 +3.3%$5.74
2018$40.40+2.7%$34.81 +2.7%$5.59
2017$39.47+2.4%$34.01 +2.4%$5.46
2016$38.85+1.6%$33.47 +1.6%$5.38
2015$38.10+2.0%$32.83 +2.0%$5.27
2014$37.39+1.9%$32.21 +1.9%$5.17
2013$36.68+1.9%$31.60 +1.9%$5.08
2012$35.96+2.0%$30.98 +2.0%$4.98
2011$35.40+1.6%$30.50 +1.6%$4.90
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$42.85 $20.62  $22.23
2019$41.48+3.3%$19.78 +4.2%$21.70
2018$40.40+2.7%$19.18 +3.1%$21.22
2017$39.47+2.4%$18.67 +2.8%$20.80
2016$38.85+1.6%$18.24 +2.3%$20.61
2015$38.10+2.0%$17.86 +2.1%$20.24
2014$37.39+1.9%$17.48 +2.2%$19.91
2013$36.68+1.9%$17.12 +2.1%$19.55
2012$35.96+2.0%$16.83 +1.7%$19.13
2011$35.40+1.6%$16.57 +1.6%$18.84
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.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2020
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Norwich-New London $56.01 
Bridgeport-Stamford $43.87140
Waterbury $42.8560
Danbury $39.52 
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
New Haven $36.30310
Hartford $38.12170
Bridgeport-Stamford $43.87140
Waterbury $42.8560
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