What are the main factors that influence a Formulations 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 Formulations Chemist?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Formulations Chemist roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Formulations Chemist's salary?

A Formulations Chemist's salary grows with experience: starting around $61,351 for beginners, reaching about $92,205 at mid-level, and approach $141,205 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Formulations Chemist?

Formulations Chemist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Formulations Chemist roles are District of Columbia $112,931, California $112,503, Massachusetts $111,003. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Formulations Chemist roles make?

Salaries for Formulations Chemist level roles vary by specialization: Chemist V: $150,292; Research and Development Manager Analytical Formulations: $142,076; Chemist IV: $128,701; Chemist: $99,813; Chemist III: $98,139.

Formulations Chemist Salary in New Mexico

How much does a Formulations Chemist make in New Mexico? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Formulations Chemist in New Mexico is $94,470 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $45.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $115,236
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $85,917 to $105,340
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $78,131

10% $78,131

50% (Median) $94,470

90% $115,236

Formulations Chemist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$105,340	$8,778	$2,026	$51
Average	$94,470	$7,872	$1,817	$45
25th Percentile	$85,917	$7,160	$1,652	$41

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Key Factors That Influence Formulations Chemist Salaries

A Formulations 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 Formulations Chemist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Formulations 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): $61,351
Early Career (1-2 years): $76,084
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $92,205
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $120,919
Expert (over 8 years): $141,205

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Chemist I	less than 1 year	$61,351
Chemist II	1-2 years	$76,084
Formulations Chemist	2-4 years	$92,205
Chemist IV	5-8 years	$120,919
Chemist V	over 8 years	$141,205

How Do Formulations 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 Formulations Chemists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $112,931.
California: $112,503.
Massachusetts: $111,003.

District of Columbia $112,931 California $112,503 Massachusetts $111,003 Washington $110,595 New Jersey $110,555 Alaska $110,412 Connecticut $109,004 New York $108,433

Hawaii $106,607 Rhode Island $105,750 Maryland $105,169 Minnesota $104,374 Colorado $104,068 Illinois $103,966 Oregon $103,578 Delaware $103,292

New Hampshire $103,113 Virginia $102,711 Pennsylvania $101,538 Nevada $100,946 North Dakota $100,753 Michigan $100,447 Wisconsin $100,334 Vermont $100,110

Texas $99,488 Maine $99,447 Arizona $99,386 Ohio $99,314 Georgia $98,376 Indiana $97,907 Wyoming $97,815 Utah $97,672

Iowa $97,611 Kansas $97,122 Louisiana $96,979 North Carolina $96,928 Missouri $96,907 Florida $96,510 Montana $96,295 Nebraska $96,091

Kentucky $95,979 South Carolina $95,571 Tennessee $95,316 Idaho $95,214 New Mexico $94,470 Oklahoma $94,306 Alabama $93,705 South Dakota $92,695

Arkansas $92,144 West Virginia $91,848 Mississippi $90,961

Top Paying Cities for Formulations 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:

Algodones: $95,475
Belen: $94,944
Bernalillo: $95,645

Algodones, NM $95,475

Belen, NM $94,944

Bernalillo, NM $95,645

Bluewater, NM $93,636

Bosque, NM $94,246

Casa Blanca, NM $94,459

Cedar Crest, NM $95,724

Cedarvale, NM $91,971

Cerrillos, NM $95,545

Claunch, NM $91,630

Coyote, NM $94,137

Cuba, NM $93,986

Cubero, NM $94,669

Edgewood, NM $95,297

Estancia, NM $94,161

Gallina, NM $93,644

Counselor, NM $93,703

Grants, NM $93,529

Milan, NM $93,904

Isleta, NM $95,809

Jarales, NM $94,852

Jemez Pueblo, NM $95,016

Jemez Springs, NM $94,724

Laguna, NM $95,132

La Jara, NM $93,881

La Joya, NM $93,664

Lindrith, NM $93,551

Los Lunas, NM $95,447

Mcintosh, NM $94,679

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $94,048

Moriarty, NM $94,360

Mountainair, NM $93,343

Nageezi, NM $93,578

New Laguna, NM $94,623

Paguate, NM $94,687

Pena Blanca, NM $95,745

Peralta, NM $95,598

Placitas, NM $95,647

Ponderosa, NM $94,896

Prewitt, NM $93,608

Regina, NM $93,673

Sandia Park, NM $95,483

Corrales, NM $95,844

San Fidel, NM $94,113

San Rafael, NM $93,712

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $95,484

San Ysidro, NM $95,356

Stanley, NM $94,347

Tijeras, NM $95,496

Tome, NM $95,319

Torreon, NM $95,002

Veguita, NM $94,239

Willard, NM $93,174

Youngsville, NM $94,164

Bosque Farms, NM $95,773

Clines Corners, NM $93,777

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $95,557

Cochiti Lake, NM $95,681

Albuquerque, NM $95,898

Kirtland Afb, NM $95,898

Rio Rancho, NM $95,741

Gallup, NM $93,743

Brimhall, NM $93,478

Church Rock, NM $93,522

Continental Divide, NM $93,456

Crownpoint, NM $93,533

Fence Lake, NM $93,116

Fort Wingate, NM $93,489

Gamerco, NM $93,647

Mentmore, NM $93,502

Mexican Springs, NM $93,490

Ramah, NM $93,319

Rehoboth, NM $93,553

Thoreau, NM $93,558

Tohatchi, NM $93,472

Vanderwagen, NM $93,490

Zuni, NM $93,468

Navajo, NM $93,596

Jamestown, NM $93,363

Pinehill, NM $93,247

Sheep Springs, NM $93,573

Smith Lake, NM $93,922

Yatahey, NM $93,539

Farmington, NM $93,989

Aztec, NM $94,163

Blanco, NM $93,723

Bloomfield, NM $93,612

Flora Vista, NM $94,086

Fruitland, NM $93,498

Kirtland, NM $94,087

La Plata, NM $94,121

Navajo Dam, NM $94,079

Shiprock, NM $93,948

Waterflow, NM $93,900

Newcomb, NM $93,516

Sanostee, NM $93,575

Santa Fe, NM $96,387

Abiquiu, NM $93,751

Alcalde, NM $95,384

Amalia, NM $93,608

Arroyo Hondo, NM $93,476

Arroyo Seco, NM $93,584

Canjilon, NM $93,461

Canones, NM $94,313

Carson, NM $93,834

Cebolla, NM $93,516

Cerro, NM $93,543

Chama, NM $93,926

Chamisal, NM $95,131

Chimayo, NM $95,799

Cordova, NM $95,636

Costilla, NM $94,000

Taos Ski Valley, NM $93,287

Dixon, NM $95,040

Dulce, NM $93,924

El Prado, NM $93,667

El Rito, NM $94,096

Embudo, NM $94,551

Espanola, NM $95,682

Glorieta, NM $96,016

Hernandez, NM $94,793

Ilfeld, NM $95,130

La Madera, NM $93,931

Lamy, NM $95,650

Llano, NM $94,938

Los Alamos, NM $95,876

White Rock, NM $96,057

Medanales, NM $94,898

Ojo Caliente, NM $94,340

Los Ojos, NM $93,695

Pecos, NM $95,717

Penasco, NM $94,585

Petaca, NM $93,374

Questa, NM $93,642

Ranchos De Taos, NM $94,136

Red River, NM $93,375

Ribera, NM $93,976

Rowe, NM $95,219

San Cristobal, NM $93,372

San Jose, NM $94,985

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $95,449

Santa Cruz, NM $95,766

Serafina, NM $93,738

Taos, NM $93,613

Tererro, NM $96,023

Tesuque, NM $96,387

Tierra Amarilla, NM $93,613

Trampas, NM $94,507

Tres Piedras, NM $93,349

Truchas, NM $95,369

Vadito, NM $94,460

Valdez, NM $93,443

Vallecitos, NM $93,369

Velarde, NM $94,896

Villanueva, NM $93,794

Spaceport City, NM $91,882

Las Vegas, NM $92,999

Angel Fire, NM $93,273

Anton Chico, NM $92,838

Buena Vista, NM $93,690

Chacon, NM $93,757

Cimarron, NM $93,127

Cleveland, NM $94,422

Eagle Nest, NM $93,198

Guadalupita, NM $93,613

Holman, NM $94,181

La Loma, NM $92,682

Maxwell, NM $93,159

Miami, NM $92,958

Mills, NM $92,628

Montezuma, NM $94,901

Mora, NM $94,554

Mosquero, NM $92,547

Ocate, NM $93,059

Ojo Feliz, NM $93,304

Rainsville, NM $93,713

Raton, NM $93,394

Rociada, NM $94,949

Roy, NM $92,648

Sapello, NM $94,125

Solano, NM $92,535

Springer, NM $92,917

Ute Park, NM $93,171

Valmora, NM $92,920

Wagon Mound, NM $92,814

Watrous, NM $92,952

Socorro, NM $92,737

Aragon, NM $93,017

Datil, NM $92,634

Lemitar, NM $93,168

Luna, NM $93,182

Magdalena, NM $92,641

Pie Town, NM $92,950

Polvadera, NM $93,393

Quemado, NM $93,143

Reserve, NM $92,975

San Acacia, NM $93,547

San Antonio, NM $92,224

Truth Or Consequences, NM $92,204

Arrey, NM $92,189

Caballo, NM $92,252

Derry, NM $91,783

Elephant Butte, NM $92,444

Garfield, NM $91,517

Hatch, NM $90,050

Monticello, NM $92,199

Rincon, NM $89,532

Salem, NM $91,231

Williamsburg, NM $92,321

Winston, NM $92,266

Las Cruces, NM $88,360

White Sands Missile Range, NM $88,650

Santa Teresa, NM $89,294

Playas, NM $92,631

Animas, NM $92,858

Anthony, NM $89,273

Arenas Valley, NM $92,694

Bayard, NM $92,608

Berino, NM $88,868

Buckhorn, NM $92,704

Santa Clara, NM $92,770

Chamberino, NM $88,961

Cliff, NM $92,597

Columbus, NM $92,348

Deming, NM $92,370

Dona Ana, NM $88,363

Fairacres, NM $88,627

Faywood, NM $92,327

Fort Bayard, NM $92,682

Gila, NM $92,460

Glenwood, NM $92,533

Hachita, NM $92,348

Hanover, NM $92,367

Hillsboro, NM $92,179

Hurley, NM $92,546

La Mesa, NM $90,050

Lordsburg, NM $92,562

Mesilla, NM $88,362

Mesilla Park, NM $88,371

Mesquite, NM $88,447

Mimbres, NM $92,441

Mule Creek, NM $92,691

Organ, NM $88,417

Pinos Altos, NM $92,595

Radium Springs, NM $88,398

Redrock, NM $92,359

Rodeo, NM $92,975

San Miguel, NM $88,413

Silver City, NM $92,596

Sunland Park, NM $88,819

Tyrone, NM $92,870

Vado, NM $88,482

Chaparral, NM $89,598

Clovis, NM $92,418

Cannon Afb, NM $92,214

Broadview, NM $92,149

Causey, NM $91,991

Crossroads, NM $91,773

Dora, NM $92,209

Elida, NM $91,827

Floyd, NM $92,050

Fort Sumner, NM $91,976

Grady, NM $92,237

House, NM $92,163

Kenna, NM $91,828

Lingo, NM $91,985

Melrose, NM $92,179

Milnesand, NM $91,791

Pep, NM $91,917

Portales, NM $92,253

Rogers, NM $91,942

Saint Vrain, NM $92,238

Taiban, NM $91,944

Texico, NM $92,274

Yeso, NM $91,611

Roswell, NM $91,717

Artesia, NM $91,898

Caprock, NM $91,712

Carlsbad, NM $91,958

Dexter, NM $91,782

Eunice, NM $92,040

Hagerman, NM $91,828

Hobbs, NM $92,175

Hope, NM $91,491

Jal, NM $91,932

Lake Arthur, NM $91,676

Lakewood, NM $91,813

Loco Hills, NM $91,982

Loving, NM $91,935

Lovington, NM $92,086

Mcdonald, NM $91,835

Malaga, NM $91,845

Maljamar, NM $91,755

Monument, NM $91,972

Tatum, NM $91,894

Whites City, NM $92,048

Carrizozo, NM $91,282

Alamogordo, NM $90,992

Alto, NM $91,295

Bent, NM $91,009

Capitan, NM $91,083

Cloudcroft, NM $90,999

Corona, NM $91,679

Encino, NM $92,415

Fort Stanton, NM $91,122

Glencoe, NM $91,057

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $90,981

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $90,981

Hondo, NM $91,140

La Luz, NM $90,981

Lincoln, NM $90,875

Mayhill, NM $91,187

Mescalero, NM $91,022

Nogal, NM $91,413

Orogrande, NM $91,027

Picacho, NM $91,121

Pinon, NM $91,464

Ruidoso, NM $91,469

Ruidoso Downs, NM $91,344

Sacramento, NM $91,063

San Patricio, NM $91,171

Sunspot, NM $90,981

Timberon, NM $91,178

Tinnie, NM $91,068

Tularosa, NM $91,042

Vaughn, NM $92,043

Weed, NM $91,176

Tucumcari, NM $92,500

Amistad, NM $92,381

Bard, NM $92,233

Capulin, NM $93,277

Clayton, NM $92,560

Conchas Dam, NM $92,644

Cuervo, NM $92,198

Des Moines, NM $92,909

Folsom, NM $93,053

Garita, NM $92,466

Gladstone, NM $92,652

Grenville, NM $92,635

Logan, NM $92,497

Mcalister, NM $92,210

Nara Visa, NM $92,278

Newkirk, NM $92,380

Quay, NM $92,433

San Jon, NM $92,334

Santa Rosa, NM $92,433

Sedan, NM $92,465

Trementina, NM $92,461

Formulations Chemist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Formulations Chemist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 42% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Formulations Chemist positions in Transportation or MFG Nondurable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Formulations Chemist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Formulations Chemist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$113,364	$55.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$108,640	$52.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$105,806	$51.0	12%
MFG Durable	$103,917	$50.0	10%
Chemicals	$102,027	$49.0	8%

Formulations Chemist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Formulations 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.

$85,917

Average $94,470/year

$105,340

$7,160

Average $7,872/month

$8,778

$1,652

Average $1,817/week

$2,026

$41

Average $45/hour

$51

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$105,340	$8,778	$2,026	$51
Average	$94,470	$7,872	$1,817	$45
25th Percentile	$85,917	$7,160	$1,652	$41

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