What are the main factors that influence an Analytical Lab Chemist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Analytical Lab Chemist?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Analytical Lab Chemist roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

How does experience change An Analytical Lab Chemist's salary?

An Analytical Lab Chemist's salary grows with experience: starting around $65,594 for beginners, reaching about $68,486 at mid-level, and approach $71,536 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Analytical Lab Chemist?

Analytical Lab Chemist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Analytical Lab Chemist roles are District of Columbia $76,419, California $76,129, Massachusetts $75,114. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Analytical Lab Chemist roles make?

Salaries for Analytical Lab Chemist level roles vary by specialization: Analytical Chemist V: $150,310; Analytical Chemist IV: $128,730; Analytical Lab: $98,451; Analytical Chemist III: $98,160; Senior Analytical Chemist: $97,429.

Analytical Lab Chemist Salary in Virginia

How much does an Analytical Lab Chemist make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Analytical Lab Chemist in Virginia is $69,503 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

However, an Analytical Lab Chemist's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $83,488
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $62,668 to $76,823
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $56,444

10% $56,444

50% (Median) $69,503

90% $83,488

Analytical Lab Chemist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$76,823	$6,402	$1,477	$37
Average	$69,503	$5,792	$1,337	$33
25th Percentile	$62,668	$5,222	$1,205	$30

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Key Factors That Influence Analytical Lab Chemist Salaries

An Analytical Lab Chemist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Analytical Lab Chemist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Analytical Lab Chemist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $65,594
Early Career (1-2 years): $65,810
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $68,486
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $71,333
Expert (over 8 years): $71,536

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Analytical Lab Chemist	less than 1 year	$65,594
Early Career Level Analytical Lab Chemist	1-2 years	$65,810
Mid-Level Level Analytical Lab Chemist	2-4 years	$68,486
Senior-Level Level Analytical Lab Chemist	5-8 years	$71,333
Expert Level Analytical Lab Chemist	over 8 years	$71,536

How Do Analytical Lab Chemist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Analytical Lab Chemists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $76,419.
California: $76,129.
Massachusetts: $75,114.

District of Columbia $76,419 California $76,129 Massachusetts $75,114 Washington $74,838 New Jersey $74,811 Alaska $74,714 Connecticut $73,762 New York $73,375

Hawaii $72,140 Rhode Island $71,560 Maryland $71,166 Minnesota $70,628 Colorado $70,421 Illinois $70,352 Oregon $70,090 Delaware $69,896

New Hampshire $69,775 Virginia $69,503 Pennsylvania $68,709 Nevada $68,309 North Dakota $68,178 Michigan $67,971 Wisconsin $67,895 Vermont $67,743

Texas $67,322 Maine $67,294 Arizona $67,253 Ohio $67,205 Georgia $66,570 Indiana $66,252 Wyoming $66,190 Utah $66,093

Iowa $66,052 Kansas $65,721 Louisiana $65,624 North Carolina $65,590 Missouri $65,576 Florida $65,307 Montana $65,162 Nebraska $65,024

Kentucky $64,948 South Carolina $64,672 Tennessee $64,499 Idaho $64,430 New Mexico $63,926 Oklahoma $63,816 Alabama $63,409 South Dakota $62,725

Arkansas $62,353 West Virginia $62,152 Mississippi $61,552

Top Paying Cities for Analytical Lab Chemist

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Ivanhoe: $63,919
Lambsburg: $64,055
Laurel Fork: $64,127

Ivanhoe, VA $63,919

Lambsburg, VA $64,055

Laurel Fork, VA $64,127

Marion, VA $63,586

Max Meadows, VA $64,021

Meadowview, VA $63,013

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $63,524

Rocky Gap, VA $63,559

Ruther Glen, VA $67,046

Sealston, VA $68,780

Sharps, VA $66,751

Spotsylvania, VA $67,673

Sparta, VA $67,318

Stafford, VA $70,767

Stratford, VA $68,057

Tappahannock, VA $67,164

Thornburg, VA $67,895

Unionville, VA $66,793

Village, VA $67,080

Warsaw, VA $67,318

Weems, VA $65,997

Sandy Point, VA $67,406

White Stone, VA $65,813

Wicomico Church, VA $66,293

Woodford, VA $67,618

Zacata, VA $67,847

Winchester, VA $67,528

Bentonville, VA $66,949

Berryville, VA $68,502

Boyce, VA $68,626

Brucetown, VA $67,573

Chester Gap, VA $68,227

Clear Brook, VA $67,233

Cross Junction, VA $65,052

Fishers Hill, VA $65,987

Flint Hill, VA $67,857

Front Royal, VA $67,896

Gore, VA $65,416

Hume, VA $68,774

Huntly, VA $67,971

Strasburg, VA $65,730

Linden, VA $68,941

Markham, VA $68,926

Maurertown, VA $64,836

Middletown, VA $67,013

Millwood, VA $68,504

Rileyville, VA $66,199

Earlysville, VA $65,229

Esmont, VA $64,625

Faber, VA $64,339

Fishersville, VA $64,938

Free Union, VA $65,121

Gordonsville, VA $65,804

Greenwood, VA $64,859

Ivy, VA $65,256

Keene, VA $64,886

Keswick, VA $65,385

Locust Dale, VA $66,098

Lovingston, VA $63,649

Lyndhurst, VA $64,128

Montpelier Station, VA $65,819

Nellysford, VA $64,203

North Garden, VA $64,823

Orange, VA $66,463

Palmyra, VA $65,414

Piney River, VA $63,353

Quinque, VA $65,395

Roseland, VA $63,596

Ruckersville, VA $65,368

Schuyler, VA $64,398

Shipman, VA $63,639

Somerset, VA $65,822

Stanardsville, VA $65,178

Troy, VA $65,485

Tyro, VA $63,770

Waynesboro, VA $65,037

White Hall, VA $65,153

Woodberry Forest, VA $66,077

Achilles, VA $65,073

Amelia Court House, VA $66,281

Ark, VA $65,487

Arvonia, VA $64,906

Ashland, VA $66,926

Aylett, VA $66,958

Barhamsville, VA $65,993

Beaumont, VA $66,265

Beaverdam, VA $66,920

Bena, VA $65,054

Bohannon, VA $65,320

Bremo Bluff, VA $65,327

Bruington, VA $66,824

Bumpass, VA $66,819

Cardinal, VA $65,349

Cartersville, VA $65,868

Charles City, VA $66,406

Christchurch, VA $65,864

Church View, VA $66,017

Cobbs Creek, VA $65,531

Columbia, VA $65,697

Crozier, VA $66,707

Cumberland, VA $65,331

Deltaville, VA $65,585

Diggs, VA $65,346

Redwood, VA $63,595

Rich Creek, VA $63,812

Ridgeway, VA $64,256

Riner, VA $63,805

Ripplemead, VA $63,639

Rocky Mount, VA $63,652

Salem, VA $63,342

Sandy Level, VA $63,788

Shawsville, VA $63,537

Spencer, VA $64,241

Staffordsville, VA $63,921

Stanleytown, VA $64,362

Stuart, VA $64,224

Thaxton, VA $63,461

Troutville, VA $63,437

Union Hall, VA $63,663

Vesta, VA $64,142

Villamont, VA $63,429

Vinton, VA $63,311

Wirtz, VA $63,467

Woolwine, VA $64,097

Bristol, VA $61,749

Abingdon, VA $62,665

Andover, VA $62,478

Appalachia, VA $62,478

Bee, VA $63,250

Ben Hur, VA $62,737

Big Stone Gap, VA $61,921

Birchleaf, VA $63,313

Blackwater, VA $61,999

Castlewood, VA $62,179

Cleveland, VA $62,934

Clinchco, VA $63,257

Clintwood, VA $63,185

Coeburn, VA $62,582

Damascus, VA $63,156

Dante, VA $62,938

Davenport, VA $63,373

Dryden, VA $62,124

Duffield, VA $61,598

Dungannon, VA $61,823

East Stone Gap, VA $62,052

Ewing, VA $63,530

Fort Blackmore, VA $61,427

Gate City, VA $61,007

Haysi, VA $63,619

Hiltons, VA $61,152

Honaker, VA $63,286

Jonesville, VA $62,890

Keokee, VA $62,308

Lebanon, VA $62,690

Mc Clure, VA $62,950

Mendota, VA $61,768

Nickelsville, VA $61,509

Nora, VA $62,785

Norton, VA $62,545

Pennington Gap, VA $62,293

Pound, VA $62,804

Rosedale, VA $63,216

Rose Hill, VA $63,419

Saint Charles, VA $62,658

Saint Paul, VA $62,576

Weber City, VA $60,821

Whitetop, VA $63,403

Wise, VA $62,713

Pulaski, VA $64,084

Atkins, VA $63,542

Austinville, VA $64,056

Barren Springs, VA $64,111

Bastian, VA $63,551

Bland, VA $63,701

Broadford, VA $63,485

Cana, VA $64,154

Ceres, VA $63,491

Chilhowie, VA $63,469

Cripple Creek, VA $63,756

Crockett, VA $63,741

Draper, VA $64,030

Dugspur, VA $64,077

Elk Creek, VA $63,712

Emory, VA $63,290

Fancy Gap, VA $64,099

Fries, VA $63,926

Galax, VA $64,030

Glade Spring, VA $63,164

Rural Retreat, VA $63,661

Saltville, VA $63,497

Speedwell, VA $63,702

Sugar Grove, VA $63,558

Tannersville, VA $63,447

Troutdale, VA $63,513

Willis, VA $64,044

Woodlawn, VA $64,069

Wytheville, VA $63,889

Staunton, VA $64,958

Augusta Springs, VA $64,683

Bacova, VA $64,380

Blue Grass, VA $64,405

Brownsburg, VA $64,021

Buena Vista, VA $63,496

Churchville, VA $65,139

Clifton Forge, VA $64,162

Covington, VA $63,814

Craigsville, VA $64,690

Crimora, VA $65,206

Deerfield, VA $64,741

Doe Hill, VA $64,686

Fairfield, VA $63,926

Fort Defiance, VA $65,253

Glen Wilton, VA $63,919

Goshen, VA $64,412

Greenville, VA $64,372

Grottoes, VA $65,266

Head Waters, VA $64,793

Hot Springs, VA $64,200

Iron Gate, VA $64,272

Lexington, VA $64,039

Low Moor, VA $64,122

Mc Dowell, VA $64,712

Middlebrook, VA $64,388

Millboro, VA $64,438

Mint Spring, VA $64,712

Montebello, VA $63,801

Monterey, VA $64,525

Mount Sidney, VA $65,282

Mustoe, VA $64,632

New Hope, VA $65,245

Port Republic, VA $65,231

Raphine, VA $64,098

Rockbridge Baths, VA $64,162

Selma, VA $64,185

Steeles Tavern, VA $64,230

Stuarts Draft, VA $64,470

Swoope, VA $64,844

Verona, VA $65,283

Vesuvius, VA $63,658

Warm Springs, VA $64,400

West Augusta, VA $64,882

Weyers Cave, VA $65,298

Williamsville, VA $64,748

Lynchburg, VA $62,546

Altavista, VA $63,139

Alton, VA $64,519

Amherst, VA $62,971

Appomattox, VA $63,084

Bedford, VA $63,469

Big Island, VA $63,121

Blairs, VA $64,504

Brookneal, VA $63,389

Buffalo Junction, VA $64,723

Callands, VA $64,192

Chatham, VA $64,244

Clifford, VA $63,067

Clover, VA $64,362

Cluster Springs, VA $64,720

Coleman Falls, VA $62,805

Concord, VA $62,632

Crystal Hill, VA $64,262

Danville, VA $64,555

Hillsville, VA $64,154

Carson, VA $66,626

Hiwassee, VA $63,943

Independence, VA $63,721

Annandale, VA $75,818

Burke, VA $75,108

Dumfries, VA $72,909

Dunn Loring, VA $75,916

Fairfax, VA $74,782

Fairfax Station, VA $74,579

Falls Church, VA $75,982

Fort Belvoir, VA $75,063

Great Falls, VA $74,784

Greenway, VA $75,981

Lorton, VA $74,640

Merrifield, VA $75,741

Mc Lean, VA $75,974

West Mclean, VA $75,981

Mount Vernon, VA $75,345

Newington, VA $75,172

Dry Fork, VA $64,379

Brooke, VA $70,253

Evington, VA $62,893

Forest, VA $62,770

Gladstone, VA $63,139

Gladys, VA $63,140

Glasgow, VA $63,544

Goode, VA $62,978

Gretna, VA $63,787

Halifax, VA $64,500

Howardsville, VA $64,397

Hurt, VA $63,430

Java, VA $64,171

Ararat, VA $64,138

Axton, VA $64,336

Bassett, VA $64,290

Belspring, VA $63,956

Bent Mountain, VA $63,413

Blacksburg, VA $63,654

Blue Ridge, VA $63,392

Boones Mill, VA $63,369

Buchanan, VA $63,606

Callaway, VA $63,534

Christiansburg, VA $63,661

Cascade, VA $64,280

Catawba, VA $63,498

Check, VA $63,633

Claudville, VA $64,100

Cloverdale, VA $63,274

Collinsville, VA $64,503

Copper Hill, VA $63,549

Critz, VA $64,203

Daleville, VA $63,339

Dublin, VA $63,990

Eagle Rock, VA $63,790

Eggleston, VA $63,861

Elliston, VA $63,484

Ferrum, VA $63,890

Fieldale, VA $64,411

Fincastle, VA $63,536

Floyd, VA $63,894

Glade Hill, VA $63,610

Glen Lyn, VA $63,658

Goodview, VA $63,385

Hardy, VA $63,359

Henry, VA $63,986

Huddleston, VA $63,594

Keeling, VA $64,440

Chester, VA $66,939

Chesterfield, VA $66,899

Church Road, VA $66,679

Colonial Heights, VA $66,967

Courtland, VA $65,357

Dendron, VA $65,553

Dewitt, VA $66,465

Dinwiddie, VA $66,646

Disputanta, VA $66,701

Dolphin, VA $65,735

Drewryville, VA $65,214

Ebony, VA $64,764

Elberon, VA $65,283

Emporia, VA $65,361

Ford, VA $66,523

Franklin, VA $65,156

Freeman, VA $65,720

Gasburg, VA $64,904

Hopewell, VA $66,829

Ivor, VA $65,261

Jarratt, VA $65,926

Lawrenceville, VA $65,491

Mc Kenney, VA $66,291

Meredithville, VA $65,396

Newsoms, VA $64,941

Prince George, VA $66,891

Rawlings, VA $66,035

Sedley, VA $65,445

Skippers, VA $65,100

Spring Grove, VA $65,908

Stony Creek, VA $66,287

Surry, VA $65,123

Sussex, VA $66,138

Sutherland, VA $66,835

Valentines, VA $64,964

Wakefield, VA $65,528

Warfield, VA $66,089

Waverly, VA $66,044

White Plains, VA $64,928

Wilsons, VA $66,326

Yale, VA $65,871

Zuni, VA $65,236

Claremont, VA $65,996

Farmville, VA $64,759

Baskerville, VA $64,652

Indian Valley, VA $63,988

Mc Coy, VA $63,849

Martinsville, VA $64,397

Meadows Of Dan, VA $64,159

Moneta, VA $63,490

Montvale, VA $63,489

Narrows, VA $63,850

Newbern, VA $63,906

New Castle, VA $63,540

Newport, VA $63,685

New River, VA $64,082

Oriskany, VA $63,663

Paint Bank, VA $63,563

Parrott, VA $63,879

Patrick Springs, VA $64,276

Pearisburg, VA $63,913

Pembroke, VA $63,912

Penhook, VA $63,821

Pilot, VA $63,683

Pittsville, VA $63,790

Radford, VA $64,010

Long Island, VA $63,380

Lowry, VA $63,097

Lynch Station, VA $63,386

Madison Heights, VA $62,547

Monroe, VA $62,859

Naruna, VA $63,188

Nathalie, VA $63,952

Natural Bridge, VA $63,745

Natural Bridge Station, VA $63,470

Nelson, VA $64,819

Norwood, VA $63,381

Ringgold, VA $64,463

Rustburg, VA $62,691

Scottsburg, VA $64,588

Scottsville, VA $64,937

South Boston, VA $64,645

Spout Spring, VA $62,807

Sutherlin, VA $64,469

Sweet Briar, VA $62,732

Vernon Hill, VA $64,393

Virgilina, VA $64,665

Wingina, VA $63,756

Amonate, VA $63,615

Bandy, VA $63,476

Big Rock, VA $63,821

Bishop, VA $63,482

Bluefield, VA $63,678

Boissevain, VA $63,522

Breaks, VA $63,716

Burkes Garden, VA $63,547

Cedar Bluff, VA $63,640

Doran, VA $63,901

Falls Mills, VA $63,522

Grundy, VA $63,928

Horsepen, VA $63,507

Hurley, VA $63,599

Jewell Ridge, VA $63,640

Keen Mountain, VA $63,888

Mavisdale, VA $63,646

Maxie, VA $63,834

North Tazewell, VA $63,630

Oakwood, VA $63,924

Pilgrims Knob, VA $63,750

Pocahontas, VA $63,542

Pounding Mill, VA $63,729

Raven, VA $63,871

Red Ash, VA $63,930

Richlands, VA $63,894

Rowe, VA $63,669

Shortt Gap, VA $63,812

Swords Creek, VA $63,651

Tazewell, VA $63,530

Vansant, VA $63,652

Whitewood, VA $63,660

Wolford, VA $63,671

Boydton, VA $64,791

Bracey, VA $64,957

Brodnax, VA $65,207

Buckingham, VA $64,066

Burkeville, VA $65,057

Charlotte Court House, VA $64,125

Chase City, VA $64,457

Clarksville, VA $64,906

Crewe, VA $65,472

Cullen, VA $63,934

Dillwyn, VA $64,705

Drakes Branch, VA $64,450

Dundas, VA $65,409

Evergreen, VA $63,146

Fort Mitchell, VA $64,449

Green Bay, VA $64,698

Hampden Sydney, VA $64,857

Kenbridge, VA $65,059

Keysville, VA $64,444

La Crosse, VA $64,857

Lunenburg, VA $64,566

Meherrin, VA $64,573

Nottoway, VA $65,372

Pamplin, VA $63,720

Phenix, VA $63,432

Prospect, VA $64,120

Randolph, VA $64,229

Red House, VA $63,246

Red Oak, VA $64,540

Rice, VA $65,140

Saxe, VA $64,400

Skipwith, VA $64,585

South Hill, VA $64,833

Victoria, VA $64,794

Wylliesburg, VA $64,483

Roanoke, VA $63,229

Wachapreague, VA $65,653

Wardtown, VA $65,525

Wattsville, VA $65,715

Willis Wharf, VA $65,634

Windsor, VA $65,075

Withams, VA $65,663

Norfolk, VA $64,741

Newport News, VA $64,886

Fort Eustis, VA $64,911

Hampton, VA $64,926

Fort Monroe, VA $64,890

Poquoson, VA $64,904

Yorktown, VA $64,981

Lackey, VA $65,007

Seaford, VA $64,928

Portsmouth, VA $64,759

Fort Lee, VA $66,963

Petersburg, VA $66,963

Virginia State University, VA $66,963

Alberta, VA $65,640

Ammon, VA $66,519

Blackstone, VA $65,957

Boykins, VA $65,018

Branchville, VA $64,864

Capron, VA $65,338

Round Hill, VA $70,203

Catharpin, VA $72,833

Delaplane, VA $69,469

Ashburn, VA $73,135

Chantilly, VA $73,904

Gainesville, VA $72,240

Hamilton, VA $71,149

Lincoln, VA $71,079

Sterling, VA $74,025

Haymarket, VA $72,171

Herndon, VA $74,297

Leesburg, VA $71,986

Lovettsville, VA $70,391

Nokesville, VA $72,329

Upperville, VA $69,698

Warrenton, VA $69,952

Reston, VA $74,724

Waterford, VA $71,032

The Plains, VA $71,232

Doswell, VA $66,949

Dutton, VA $65,517

Fork Union, VA $65,528

Foster, VA $65,306

Glen Allen, VA $67,100

Gloucester, VA $65,447

Gloucester Point, VA $65,051

Goochland, VA $66,367

Grimstead, VA $65,470

Gum Spring, VA $66,367

Gwynn, VA $65,470

Hadensville, VA $66,264

Hallieford, VA $65,450

Hanover, VA $66,962

Hardyville, VA $65,645

Hartfield, VA $65,668

Hayes, VA $65,093

Henrico, VA $67,149

Hudgins, VA $65,419

Jamaica, VA $66,236

Jamestown, VA $65,242

Jetersville, VA $65,521

Kents Store, VA $65,675

King And Queen Court House, VA $66,336

King William, VA $66,680

Lanexa, VA $66,234

Lightfoot, VA $65,562

Little Plymouth, VA $66,253

Locust Hill, VA $65,864

Louisa, VA $66,356

Macon, VA $66,432

Maidens, VA $66,621

Manakin Sabot, VA $66,839

Mannboro, VA $66,404

Manquin, VA $66,875

Maryus, VA $65,060

Mascot, VA $66,058

Mathews, VA $65,345

Burgess, VA $66,477

Accomac, VA $65,601

Assawoman, VA $65,628

Atlantic, VA $65,716

Battery Park, VA $64,895

Belle Haven, VA $65,563

Birdsnest, VA $65,440

Bloxom, VA $65,702

Cape Charles, VA $65,350

Capeville, VA $65,363

Carrollton, VA $64,887

Carrsville, VA $65,183

Cheriton, VA $65,356

Chesapeake, VA $64,911

Chincoteague Island, VA $65,758

Wallops Island, VA $65,710

Craddockville, VA $65,574

Davis Wharf, VA $65,560

Eastville, VA $65,381

Exmore, VA $65,535

Franktown, VA $65,462

Greenbackville, VA $65,907

Greenbush, VA $65,719

Hacksneck, VA $65,536

Hallwood, VA $65,684

Harborton, VA $65,697

Horntown, VA $65,796

Oak Hall, VA $65,661

Isle Of Wight, VA $65,033

Jamesville, VA $65,499

Jenkins Bridge, VA $65,695

Keller, VA $65,616

Locustville, VA $65,613

Machipongo, VA $65,429

Mappsville, VA $65,670

Marionville, VA $65,429

Mears, VA $65,636

Melfa, VA $65,624

Modest Town, VA $65,794

Nassawadox, VA $65,497

Nelsonia, VA $65,799

New Church, VA $65,775

Onancock, VA $65,679

Onley, VA $65,607

Oyster, VA $65,372

Painter, VA $65,576

Parksley, VA $65,715

Pungoteague, VA $65,603

Quinby, VA $65,431

Rescue, VA $64,891

Sanford, VA $65,786

Saxis, VA $65,796

Seaview, VA $65,358

Smithfield, VA $64,962

Suffolk, VA $64,932

Tangier, VA $65,959

Tasley, VA $65,748

Temperanceville, VA $65,684

Townsend, VA $65,371

Virginia Beach, VA $65,776

Dulles, VA $74,745

Aldie, VA $72,386

Amissville, VA $68,864

Arcola, VA $73,111

Manassas, VA $73,231

Marshall, VA $69,874

Middleburg, VA $71,159

Catlett, VA $71,493

Centreville, VA $73,527

Clifton, VA $74,147

Orlean, VA $69,245

Paeonian Springs, VA $71,490

Paris, VA $69,245

Philomont, VA $70,948

Purcellville, VA $70,422

Bluemont, VA $69,480

Bristow, VA $72,663

Broad Run, VA $71,371

Calverton, VA $71,209

Casanova, VA $71,328

Rectortown, VA $69,788

Mechanicsville, VA $67,014

Midlothian, VA $66,913

Millers Tavern, VA $67,007

Mineral, VA $66,766

Moon, VA $65,373

Moseley, VA $66,690

New Canton, VA $65,245

New Kent, VA $66,648

New Point, VA $65,209

Newtown, VA $67,212

Norge, VA $65,659

North, VA $65,430

Oilville, VA $66,706

Onemo, VA $65,291

Ordinary, VA $65,149

Port Haywood, VA $65,199

Powhatan, VA $66,485

Providence Forge, VA $66,533

Quinton, VA $66,874

Rockville, VA $66,781

Ruthville, VA $66,396

Saint Stephens Church, VA $66,998

Saluda, VA $65,890

Sandston, VA $67,029

Sandy Hook, VA $66,354

Schley, VA $65,303

Severn, VA $65,095

Shacklefords, VA $65,925

State Farm, VA $66,653

Stevensville, VA $66,494

Studley, VA $67,009

Susan, VA $65,225

Toano, VA $65,864

Topping, VA $65,806

Trevilians, VA $66,315

Richmond, VA $67,167

Urbanna, VA $66,119

Wake, VA $65,706

Walkerton, VA $66,588

Ware Neck, VA $65,329

Water View, VA $66,105

West Point, VA $66,332

White Marsh, VA $65,221

Wicomico, VA $65,106

Williamsburg, VA $65,218

Woods Cross Roads, VA $65,455

Montpelier, VA $66,681

Oakton, VA $74,955

Occoquan, VA $74,403

Quantico, VA $71,930

Springfield, VA $75,622

Triangle, VA $72,450

Vienna, VA $75,621

Woodbridge, VA $73,865

Arlington, VA $76,002

Fort Myer, VA $76,003

Mattaponi, VA $66,085

Dhs, VA $76,003

Fort Valley, VA $65,707

Star Tannery, VA $65,064

Stephens City, VA $67,553

Stephenson, VA $67,597

Toms Brook, VA $65,670

White Post, VA $68,134

Woodstock, VA $65,128

Culpeper, VA $67,279

Aroda, VA $65,631

Banco, VA $65,853

Bealeton, VA $69,654

Boston, VA $67,100

Brandy Station, VA $68,458

Brightwood, VA $66,188

Castleton, VA $67,838

Elkwood, VA $68,368

Etlan, VA $66,035

Goldvein, VA $69,961

Graves Mill, VA $65,541

Haywood, VA $66,171

Hood, VA $65,129

Jeffersonton, VA $69,221

Leon, VA $66,468

Lignum, VA $67,974

Madison, VA $65,536

Midland, VA $70,347

Mitchells, VA $66,742

Oakpark, VA $65,951

Pratts, VA $65,528

Radiant, VA $65,771

Rapidan, VA $66,365

Remington, VA $69,100

Reva, VA $66,541

Richardsville, VA $68,541

Rixeyville, VA $68,364

Rochelle, VA $65,508

Somerville, VA $70,482

Sperryville, VA $66,476

Stevensburg, VA $68,110

Sumerduck, VA $69,119

Syria, VA $65,288

Viewtown, VA $68,408

Washington, VA $67,642

Wolftown, VA $65,133

Woodville, VA $67,132

Harrisonburg, VA $65,399

Basye, VA $64,877

Bergton, VA $64,676

Bridgewater, VA $65,277

Broadway, VA $65,075

Criders, VA $64,792

Dayton, VA $65,053

Edinburg, VA $64,987

Elkton, VA $65,183

Alexandria, VA $75,994

Fredericksburg, VA $68,856

Bowling Green, VA $67,520

Burr Hill, VA $67,528

Callao, VA $67,140

Caret, VA $67,940

Center Cross, VA $66,784

Champlain, VA $67,785

Coles Point, VA $68,039

Colonial Beach, VA $68,421

Corbin, VA $67,998

Dahlgren, VA $70,665

Dogue, VA $68,376

Dunnsville, VA $67,025

Edwardsville, VA $66,563

Farnham, VA $66,760

Garrisonville, VA $71,245

Hague, VA $67,547

Hartwood, VA $69,055

Haynesville, VA $67,491

Heathsville, VA $66,501

Hustle, VA $67,826

Irvington, VA $65,969

Jersey, VA $68,470

Kilmarnock, VA $66,024

King George, VA $69,538

Kinsale, VA $67,417

Ladysmith, VA $67,130

Lancaster, VA $66,186

Laneview, VA $66,347

Lively, VA $66,247

Locust Grove, VA $67,548

Loretto, VA $67,838

Lottsburg, VA $67,014

Merry Point, VA $66,082

Milford, VA $67,272

Mollusk, VA $66,106

Montross, VA $67,989

Morattico, VA $66,450

Mount Holly, VA $67,762

Ninde, VA $69,693

Nuttsville, VA $66,384

Oldhams, VA $67,362

Ophelia, VA $66,512

Partlow, VA $67,713

Port Royal, VA $67,821

Rappahannock Academy, VA $67,834

Reedville, VA $66,463

Rhoadesville, VA $66,911

Rollins Fork, VA $68,419

Fulks Run, VA $64,913

Hinton, VA $64,853

Keezletown, VA $65,169

Lacey Spring, VA $65,202

Linville, VA $65,168

Luray, VA $65,377

Mc Gaheysville, VA $65,245

Mount Crawford, VA $65,247

Mount Jackson, VA $65,033

Mount Solon, VA $65,042

New Market, VA $65,184

Orkney Springs, VA $64,893

Penn Laird, VA $65,273

Quicksburg, VA $65,098

Pleasant Valley, VA $65,238

Shenandoah, VA $65,206

Singers Glen, VA $65,164

Stanley, VA $65,211

Timberville, VA $65,195

Charlottesville, VA $65,311

Afton, VA $64,588

Arrington, VA $63,304

Barboursville, VA $65,565

Batesville, VA $65,156

Covesville, VA $64,594

Crozet, VA $65,187

Dyke, VA $65,155

Ruby, VA $70,905

Analytical Lab Chemist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Analytical Lab Chemist roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 30% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, Analytical Lab Chemist positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Analytical Lab Chemist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Analytical Lab Chemist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$76,453	$37.0	10%

Analytical Lab Chemist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Analytical Lab Chemist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$62,668

Average $69,503/year

$76,823

$5,222

Average $5,792/month

$6,402

$1,205

Average $1,337/week

$1,477

$30

Average $33/hour

$37

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$76,823	$6,402	$1,477	$37
Average	$69,503	$5,792	$1,337	$33
25th Percentile	$62,668	$5,222	$1,205	$30

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