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 $66,708 for beginners, reaching about $100,262 at mid-level, and approach $153,536 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 $112,942, California $112,514, Massachusetts $111,014. 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: $150,304; Research and Development Manager Analytical Formulations: $142,072; Chemist IV: $128,725; Chemist: $99,825; Chemist III: $98,152.

Formulations Chemist Salary in Virginia

How much does a Formulations Chemist make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Formulations Chemist in Virginia is $102,721 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $49.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $125,268
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $93,412 to $114,523
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $84,936

10% $84,936

50% (Median) $102,721

90% $125,268

Formulations Chemist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$114,523	$9,544	$2,202	$55
Average	$102,721	$8,560	$1,975	$49
25th Percentile	$93,412	$7,784	$1,796	$45

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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): $66,708
Early Career (1-2 years): $82,737
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $100,262
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $131,493
Expert (over 8 years): $153,536

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Chemist I	less than 1 year	$66,708
Chemist II	1-2 years	$82,737
Formulations Chemist	2-4 years	$100,262
Chemist IV	5-8 years	$131,493
Chemist V	over 8 years	$153,536

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: $112,942.
California: $112,514.
Massachusetts: $111,014.

District of Columbia $112,942 California $112,514 Massachusetts $111,014 Washington $110,606 New Jersey $110,565 Alaska $110,423 Connecticut $109,015 New York $108,444

Hawaii $106,618 Rhode Island $105,761 Maryland $105,179 Minnesota $104,384 Colorado $104,078 Illinois $103,976 Oregon $103,588 Delaware $103,302

New Hampshire $103,123 Virginia $102,721 Pennsylvania $101,548 Nevada $100,956 North Dakota $100,763 Michigan $100,456 Wisconsin $100,344 Vermont $100,120

Texas $99,498 Maine $99,457 Arizona $99,396 Ohio $99,324 Georgia $98,386 Indiana $97,917 Wyoming $97,825 Utah $97,682

Iowa $97,621 Kansas $97,131 Louisiana $96,988 North Carolina $96,937 Missouri $96,917 Florida $96,519 Montana $96,305 Nebraska $96,101

Kentucky $95,989 South Carolina $95,581 Tennessee $95,326 Idaho $95,224 New Mexico $94,479 Oklahoma $94,316 Alabama $93,714 South Dakota $92,704

Arkansas $92,153 West Virginia $91,857 Mississippi $90,970

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:

Ivanhoe: $94,469
Lambsburg: $94,670
Laurel Fork: $94,776

Ivanhoe, VA $94,469

Lambsburg, VA $94,670

Laurel Fork, VA $94,776

Marion, VA $93,976

Max Meadows, VA $94,619

Meadowview, VA $93,129

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $93,884

Rocky Gap, VA $93,936

Ruther Glen, VA $99,090

Sealston, VA $101,653

Sharps, VA $98,654

Spotsylvania, VA $100,016

Sparta, VA $99,492

Stafford, VA $104,589

Stratford, VA $100,584

Tappahannock, VA $99,264

Thornburg, VA $100,344

Unionville, VA $98,716

Village, VA $99,140

Warsaw, VA $99,492

Weems, VA $97,539

Sandy Point, VA $99,621

White Stone, VA $97,268

Wicomico Church, VA $97,977

Woodford, VA $99,935

Zacata, VA $100,273

Winchester, VA $99,802

Bentonville, VA $98,946

Berryville, VA $101,241

Boyce, VA $101,426

Brucetown, VA $99,868

Chester Gap, VA $100,835

Clear Brook, VA $99,366

Cross Junction, VA $96,143

Fishers Hill, VA $97,525

Flint Hill, VA $100,288

Front Royal, VA $100,346

Gore, VA $96,681

Hume, VA $101,644

Huntly, VA $100,456

Strasburg, VA $97,144

Linden, VA $101,891

Markham, VA $101,868

Maurertown, VA $95,823

Middletown, VA $99,042

Millwood, VA $101,245

Rileyville, VA $97,838

Earlysville, VA $96,404

Esmont, VA $95,512

Faber, VA $95,089

Fishersville, VA $95,974

Free Union, VA $96,245

Gordonsville, VA $97,253

Greenwood, VA $95,858

Ivy, VA $96,445

Keene, VA $95,898

Keswick, VA $96,635

Locust Dale, VA $97,689

Lovingston, VA $94,069

Lyndhurst, VA $94,778

Montpelier Station, VA $97,277

Nellysford, VA $94,888

North Garden, VA $95,804

Orange, VA $98,229

Palmyra, VA $96,677

Piney River, VA $93,631

Quinque, VA $96,650

Roseland, VA $93,991

Ruckersville, VA $96,610

Schuyler, VA $95,177

Shipman, VA $94,055

Somerset, VA $97,281

Stanardsville, VA $96,328

Troy, VA $96,783

Tyro, VA $94,247

Waynesboro, VA $96,120

White Hall, VA $96,293

Woodberry Forest, VA $97,657

Achilles, VA $96,173

Amelia Court House, VA $97,958

Ark, VA $96,785

Arvonia, VA $95,926

Ashland, VA $98,912

Aylett, VA $98,959

Barhamsville, VA $97,534

Beaumont, VA $97,936

Beaverdam, VA $98,903

Bena, VA $96,146

Bohannon, VA $96,539

Bremo Bluff, VA $96,550

Bruington, VA $98,761

Bumpass, VA $98,754

Cardinal, VA $96,582

Cartersville, VA $97,348

Charles City, VA $98,144

Christchurch, VA $97,343

Church View, VA $97,569

Cobbs Creek, VA $96,851

Columbia, VA $97,095

Crozier, VA $98,589

Cumberland, VA $96,556

Deltaville, VA $96,930

Diggs, VA $96,577

Redwood, VA $93,989

Rich Creek, VA $94,310

Ridgeway, VA $94,966

Riner, VA $94,300

Ripplemead, VA $94,055

Rocky Mount, VA $94,074

Salem, VA $93,615

Sandy Level, VA $94,275

Shawsville, VA $93,904

Spencer, VA $94,944

Staffordsville, VA $94,471

Stanleytown, VA $95,123

Stuart, VA $94,919

Thaxton, VA $93,791

Troutville, VA $93,756

Union Hall, VA $94,090

Vesta, VA $94,798

Villamont, VA $93,744

Vinton, VA $93,569

Wirtz, VA $93,801

Woolwine, VA $94,732

Bristol, VA $91,261

Abingdon, VA $92,614

Andover, VA $92,339

Appalachia, VA $92,339

Bee, VA $93,479

Ben Hur, VA $92,721

Big Stone Gap, VA $91,516

Birchleaf, VA $93,572

Blackwater, VA $91,630

Castlewood, VA $91,897

Cleveland, VA $93,013

Clinchco, VA $93,489

Clintwood, VA $93,383

Coeburn, VA $92,493

Damascus, VA $93,340

Dante, VA $93,018

Davenport, VA $93,662

Dryden, VA $91,815

Duffield, VA $91,038

Dungannon, VA $91,370

East Stone Gap, VA $91,708

Ewing, VA $93,893

Fort Blackmore, VA $90,785

Gate City, VA $90,165

Haysi, VA $94,025

Hiltons, VA $90,378

Honaker, VA $93,532

Jonesville, VA $92,948

Keokee, VA $92,087

Lebanon, VA $92,652

Mc Clure, VA $93,037

Mendota, VA $91,289

Nickelsville, VA $90,907

Nora, VA $92,792

Norton, VA $92,438

Pennington Gap, VA $92,064

Pound, VA $92,820

Rosedale, VA $93,429

Rose Hill, VA $93,729

Saint Charles, VA $92,605

Saint Paul, VA $92,484

Weber City, VA $89,890

Whitetop, VA $93,706

Wise, VA $92,686

Pulaski, VA $94,711

Atkins, VA $93,912

Austinville, VA $94,671

Barren Springs, VA $94,751

Bastian, VA $93,925

Bland, VA $94,145

Broadford, VA $93,827

Cana, VA $94,816

Ceres, VA $93,835

Chilhowie, VA $93,804

Cripple Creek, VA $94,228

Crockett, VA $94,206

Draper, VA $94,633

Dugspur, VA $94,702

Elk Creek, VA $94,162

Emory, VA $93,538

Fancy Gap, VA $94,734

Fries, VA $94,478

Galax, VA $94,632

Glade Spring, VA $93,353

Rural Retreat, VA $94,086

Saltville, VA $93,844

Speedwell, VA $94,147

Sugar Grove, VA $93,934

Tannersville, VA $93,771

Troutdale, VA $93,868

Willis, VA $94,652

Woodlawn, VA $94,690

Wytheville, VA $94,424

Staunton, VA $96,004

Augusta Springs, VA $95,598

Bacova, VA $95,149

Blue Grass, VA $95,187

Brownsburg, VA $94,619

Buena Vista, VA $93,843

Churchville, VA $96,271

Clifton Forge, VA $94,828

Covington, VA $94,314

Craigsville, VA $95,608

Crimora, VA $96,370

Deerfield, VA $95,684

Doe Hill, VA $95,602

Fairfield, VA $94,479

Fort Defiance, VA $96,440

Glen Wilton, VA $94,468

Goshen, VA $95,197

Greenville, VA $95,138

Grottoes, VA $96,459

Head Waters, VA $95,760

Hot Springs, VA $94,884

Iron Gate, VA $94,990

Lexington, VA $94,645

Low Moor, VA $94,769

Mc Dowell, VA $95,640

Middlebrook, VA $95,161

Millboro, VA $95,236

Mint Spring, VA $95,640

Montebello, VA $94,294

Monterey, VA $95,364

Mount Sidney, VA $96,483

Mustoe, VA $95,522

New Hope, VA $96,427

Port Republic, VA $96,407

Raphine, VA $94,733

Rockbridge Baths, VA $94,827

Selma, VA $94,861

Steeles Tavern, VA $94,928

Stuarts Draft, VA $95,283

Swoope, VA $95,835

Verona, VA $96,484

Vesuvius, VA $94,082

Warm Springs, VA $95,179

West Augusta, VA $95,892

Weyers Cave, VA $96,507

Williamsville, VA $95,693

Lynchburg, VA $92,439

Altavista, VA $93,316

Alton, VA $95,355

Amherst, VA $93,067

Appomattox, VA $93,234

Bedford, VA $93,804

Big Island, VA $93,289

Blairs, VA $95,333

Brookneal, VA $93,685

Buffalo Junction, VA $95,657

Callands, VA $94,872

Chatham, VA $94,949

Clifford, VA $93,209

Clover, VA $95,123

Cluster Springs, VA $95,652

Coleman Falls, VA $92,821

Concord, VA $92,566

Crystal Hill, VA $94,976

Danville, VA $95,408

Hillsville, VA $94,816

Carson, VA $98,468

Hiwassee, VA $94,504

Independence, VA $94,176

Annandale, VA $112,055

Burke, VA $111,005

Dumfries, VA $107,755

Dunn Loring, VA $112,199

Fairfax, VA $110,523

Fairfax Station, VA $110,223

Falls Church, VA $112,296

Fort Belvoir, VA $110,939

Great Falls, VA $110,527

Greenway, VA $112,294

Lorton, VA $110,312

Merrifield, VA $111,940

Mc Lean, VA $112,284

West Mclean, VA $112,294

Mount Vernon, VA $111,355

Newington, VA $111,099

Dry Fork, VA $95,148

Brooke, VA $103,829

Evington, VA $92,952

Forest, VA $92,770

Gladstone, VA $93,315

Gladys, VA $93,317

Glasgow, VA $93,914

Goode, VA $93,077

Gretna, VA $94,273

Halifax, VA $95,328

Howardsville, VA $95,175

Hurt, VA $93,745

Java, VA $94,840

Ararat, VA $94,792

Axton, VA $95,085

Bassett, VA $95,016

Belspring, VA $94,523

Bent Mountain, VA $93,721

Blacksburg, VA $94,077

Blue Ridge, VA $93,689

Boones Mill, VA $93,655

Buchanan, VA $94,006

Callaway, VA $93,899

Christiansburg, VA $94,086

Cascade, VA $95,002

Catawba, VA $93,845

Check, VA $94,045

Claudville, VA $94,736

Cloverdale, VA $93,515

Collinsville, VA $95,332

Copper Hill, VA $93,921

Critz, VA $94,888

Daleville, VA $93,611

Dublin, VA $94,573

Eagle Rock, VA $94,277

Eggleston, VA $94,383

Elliston, VA $93,825

Ferrum, VA $94,425

Fieldale, VA $95,196

Fincastle, VA $93,903

Floyd, VA $94,432

Glade Hill, VA $94,012

Glen Lyn, VA $94,082

Goodview, VA $93,679

Hardy, VA $93,640

Henry, VA $94,567

Huddleston, VA $93,988

Keeling, VA $95,238

Chester, VA $98,931

Chesterfield, VA $98,872

Church Road, VA $98,547

Colonial Heights, VA $98,972

Courtland, VA $96,593

Dendron, VA $96,883

Dewitt, VA $98,231

Dinwiddie, VA $98,499

Disputanta, VA $98,580

Dolphin, VA $97,151

Drewryville, VA $96,382

Ebony, VA $95,717

Elberon, VA $96,484

Emporia, VA $96,600

Ford, VA $98,317

Franklin, VA $96,297

Freeman, VA $97,130

Gasburg, VA $95,923

Hopewell, VA $98,768

Ivor, VA $96,452

Jarratt, VA $97,434

Lawrenceville, VA $96,791

Mc Kenney, VA $97,974

Meredithville, VA $96,652

Newsoms, VA $95,978

Prince George, VA $98,861

Rawlings, VA $97,596

Sedley, VA $96,723

Skippers, VA $96,214

Spring Grove, VA $97,408

Stony Creek, VA $97,969

Surry, VA $96,248

Sussex, VA $97,748

Sutherland, VA $98,778

Valentines, VA $96,013

Wakefield, VA $96,846

Warfield, VA $97,676

Waverly, VA $97,608

White Plains, VA $95,960

Wilsons, VA $98,026

Yale, VA $97,352

Zuni, VA $96,414

Claremont, VA $97,538

Farmville, VA $95,709

Baskerville, VA $95,552

Indian Valley, VA $94,570

Mc Coy, VA $94,365

Martinsville, VA $95,175

Meadows Of Dan, VA $94,823

Moneta, VA $93,834

Montvale, VA $93,833

Narrows, VA $94,366

Newbern, VA $94,448

New Castle, VA $93,908

Newport, VA $94,122

New River, VA $94,708

Oriskany, VA $94,090

Paint Bank, VA $93,942

Parrott, VA $94,410

Patrick Springs, VA $94,996

Pearisburg, VA $94,460

Pembroke, VA $94,457

Penhook, VA $94,324

Pilot, VA $94,120

Pittsville, VA $94,277

Radford, VA $94,602

Long Island, VA $93,671

Lowry, VA $93,254

Lynch Station, VA $93,681

Madison Heights, VA $92,441

Monroe, VA $92,902

Naruna, VA $93,388

Nathalie, VA $94,518

Natural Bridge, VA $94,211

Natural Bridge Station, VA $93,805

Nelson, VA $95,798

Norwood, VA $93,673

Ringgold, VA $95,272

Rustburg, VA $92,654

Scottsburg, VA $95,457

Scottsville, VA $95,973

South Boston, VA $95,541

Spout Spring, VA $92,824

Sutherlin, VA $95,281

Sweet Briar, VA $92,714

Vernon Hill, VA $95,168

Virgilina, VA $95,570

Wingina, VA $94,228

Amonate, VA $94,019

Bandy, VA $93,813

Big Rock, VA $94,323

Bishop, VA $93,822

Bluefield, VA $94,112

Boissevain, VA $93,881

Breaks, VA $94,169

Burkes Garden, VA $93,918

Cedar Bluff, VA $94,056

Doran, VA $94,442

Falls Mills, VA $93,881

Grundy, VA $94,481

Horsepen, VA $93,859

Hurley, VA $93,995

Jewell Ridge, VA $94,056

Keen Mountain, VA $94,423

Mavisdale, VA $94,065

Maxie, VA $94,342

North Tazewell, VA $94,041

Oakwood, VA $94,476

Pilgrims Knob, VA $94,219

Pocahontas, VA $93,912

Pounding Mill, VA $94,187

Raven, VA $94,397

Red Ash, VA $94,485

Richlands, VA $94,431

Rowe, VA $94,099

Shortt Gap, VA $94,310

Swords Creek, VA $94,072

Tazewell, VA $93,893

Vansant, VA $94,074

Whitewood, VA $94,085

Wolford, VA $94,101

Boydton, VA $95,757

Bracey, VA $96,002

Brodnax, VA $96,372

Buckingham, VA $94,685

Burkeville, VA $96,150

Charlotte Court House, VA $94,773

Chase City, VA $95,263

Clarksville, VA $95,926

Crewe, VA $96,763

Cullen, VA $94,490

Dillwyn, VA $95,630

Drakes Branch, VA $95,253

Dundas, VA $96,670

Evergreen, VA $93,325

Fort Mitchell, VA $95,252

Green Bay, VA $95,619

Hampden Sydney, VA $95,854

Kenbridge, VA $96,153

Keysville, VA $95,244

La Crosse, VA $95,855

Lunenburg, VA $95,424

Meherrin, VA $95,435

Nottoway, VA $96,615

Pamplin, VA $94,174

Phenix, VA $93,749

Prospect, VA $94,766

Randolph, VA $94,927

Red House, VA $93,474

Red Oak, VA $95,386

Rice, VA $96,272

Saxe, VA $95,180

Skipwith, VA $95,453

South Hill, VA $95,819

Victoria, VA $95,761

Wylliesburg, VA $95,301

Roanoke, VA $93,449

Wachapreague, VA $97,031

Wardtown, VA $96,842

Wattsville, VA $97,122

Willis Wharf, VA $97,003

Windsor, VA $96,176

Withams, VA $97,045

Norfolk, VA $95,683

Newport News, VA $95,897

Fort Eustis, VA $95,935

Hampton, VA $95,956

Fort Monroe, VA $95,903

Poquoson, VA $95,924

Yorktown, VA $96,038

Lackey, VA $96,076

Seaford, VA $95,960

Portsmouth, VA $95,709

Fort Lee, VA $98,967

Petersburg, VA $98,967

Virginia State University, VA $98,967

Alberta, VA $97,012

Ammon, VA $98,311

Blackstone, VA $97,480

Boykins, VA $96,093

Branchville, VA $95,864

Capron, VA $96,566

Round Hill, VA $103,755

Catharpin, VA $107,643

Delaplane, VA $102,670

Ashburn, VA $108,089

Chantilly, VA $109,226

Gainesville, VA $106,767

Hamilton, VA $105,154

Lincoln, VA $105,051

Sterling, VA $109,404

Haymarket, VA $106,665

Herndon, VA $109,806

Leesburg, VA $106,390

Lovettsville, VA $104,033

Nokesville, VA $106,898

Upperville, VA $103,010

Warrenton, VA $103,384

Reston, VA $110,438

Waterford, VA $104,981

The Plains, VA $105,276

Doswell, VA $98,946

Dutton, VA $96,830

Fork Union, VA $96,846

Foster, VA $96,518

Glen Allen, VA $99,169

Gloucester, VA $96,727

Gloucester Point, VA $96,142

Goochland, VA $98,087

Grimstead, VA $96,761

Gum Spring, VA $98,087

Gwynn, VA $96,760

Hadensville, VA $97,934

Hallieford, VA $96,731

Hanover, VA $98,965

Hardyville, VA $97,019

Hartfield, VA $97,053

Hayes, VA $96,203

Henrico, VA $99,243

Hudgins, VA $96,685

Jamaica, VA $97,893

Jamestown, VA $96,423

Jetersville, VA $96,835

Kents Store, VA $97,064

King And Queen Court House, VA $98,041

King William, VA $98,549

Lanexa, VA $97,889

Lightfoot, VA $96,896

Little Plymouth, VA $97,918

Locust Hill, VA $97,343

Louisa, VA $98,071

Macon, VA $98,183

Maidens, VA $98,461

Manakin Sabot, VA $98,784

Mannboro, VA $98,141

Manquin, VA $98,837

Maryus, VA $96,155

Mascot, VA $97,630

Mathews, VA $96,575

Burgess, VA $98,249

Accomac, VA $96,955

Assawoman, VA $96,993

Atlantic, VA $97,124

Battery Park, VA $95,910

Belle Haven, VA $96,898

Birdsnest, VA $96,716

Bloxom, VA $97,104

Cape Charles, VA $96,583

Capeville, VA $96,603

Carrollton, VA $95,899

Carrsville, VA $96,336

Cheriton, VA $96,592

Chesapeake, VA $95,935

Chincoteague Island, VA $97,186

Wallops Island, VA $97,115

Craddockville, VA $96,914

Davis Wharf, VA $96,893

Eastville, VA $96,629

Exmore, VA $96,857

Franktown, VA $96,749

Greenbackville, VA $97,406

Greenbush, VA $97,128

Hacksneck, VA $96,859

Hallwood, VA $97,077

Harborton, VA $97,096

Horntown, VA $97,242

Oak Hall, VA $97,042

Isle Of Wight, VA $96,114

Jamesville, VA $96,804

Jenkins Bridge, VA $97,092

Keller, VA $96,976

Locustville, VA $96,972

Machipongo, VA $96,701

Mappsville, VA $97,056

Marionville, VA $96,700

Mears, VA $97,006

Melfa, VA $96,988

Modest Town, VA $97,239

Nassawadox, VA $96,801

Nelsonia, VA $97,246

New Church, VA $97,211

Onancock, VA $97,070

Onley, VA $96,963

Oyster, VA $96,615

Painter, VA $96,917

Parksley, VA $97,123

Pungoteague, VA $96,958

Quinby, VA $96,703

Rescue, VA $95,905

Sanford, VA $97,227

Saxis, VA $97,242

Seaview, VA $96,595

Smithfield, VA $96,009

Suffolk, VA $95,965

Tangier, VA $97,483

Tasley, VA $97,171

Temperanceville, VA $97,077

Townsend, VA $96,614

Virginia Beach, VA $97,213

Dulles, VA $110,468

Aldie, VA $106,982

Amissville, VA $101,776

Arcola, VA $108,054

Manassas, VA $108,231

Marshall, VA $103,270

Middleburg, VA $105,168

Catlett, VA $105,662

Centreville, VA $108,668

Clifton, VA $109,584

Orlean, VA $102,340

Paeonian Springs, VA $105,658

Paris, VA $102,340

Philomont, VA $104,857

Purcellville, VA $104,080

Bluemont, VA $102,687

Bristow, VA $107,392

Broad Run, VA $105,481

Calverton, VA $105,242

Casanova, VA $105,418

Rectortown, VA $103,142

Mechanicsville, VA $99,043

Midlothian, VA $98,893

Millers Tavern, VA $99,031

Mineral, VA $98,675

Moon, VA $96,617

Moseley, VA $98,563

New Canton, VA $96,428

New Kent, VA $98,501

New Point, VA $96,374

Newtown, VA $99,335

Norge, VA $97,039

North, VA $96,702

Oilville, VA $98,587

Onemo, VA $96,496

Ordinary, VA $96,285

Port Haywood, VA $96,360

Powhatan, VA $98,260

Providence Forge, VA $98,332

Quinton, VA $98,836

Rockville, VA $98,698

Ruthville, VA $98,129

Saint Stephens Church, VA $99,019

Saluda, VA $97,381

Sandston, VA $99,065

Sandy Hook, VA $98,067

Schley, VA $96,514

Severn, VA $96,206

Shacklefords, VA $97,433

State Farm, VA $98,508

Stevensville, VA $98,274

Studley, VA $99,036

Susan, VA $96,399

Toano, VA $97,343

Topping, VA $97,257

Trevilians, VA $98,009

Richmond, VA $99,269

Urbanna, VA $97,720

Wake, VA $97,110

Walkerton, VA $98,413

Ware Neck, VA $96,553

Water View, VA $97,699

West Point, VA $98,035

White Marsh, VA $96,393

Wicomico, VA $96,222

Williamsburg, VA $96,388

Woods Cross Roads, VA $96,738

Montpelier, VA $98,550

Oakton, VA $110,779

Occoquan, VA $109,963

Quantico, VA $106,308

Springfield, VA $111,764

Triangle, VA $107,077

Vienna, VA $111,763

Woodbridge, VA $109,168

Arlington, VA $112,326

Fort Myer, VA $112,328

Mattaponi, VA $97,670

Dhs, VA $112,327

Fort Valley, VA $97,111

Star Tannery, VA $96,161

Stephens City, VA $99,838

Stephenson, VA $99,905

Toms Brook, VA $97,057

White Post, VA $100,697

Woodstock, VA $96,255

Culpeper, VA $99,433

Aroda, VA $96,998

Banco, VA $97,327

Bealeton, VA $102,943

Boston, VA $99,170

Brandy Station, VA $101,177

Brightwood, VA $97,822

Castleton, VA $100,261

Elkwood, VA $101,044

Etlan, VA $97,596

Goldvein, VA $103,398

Graves Mill, VA $96,866

Haywood, VA $97,796

Hood, VA $96,256

Jeffersonton, VA $102,305

Leon, VA $98,235

Lignum, VA $100,461

Madison, VA $96,858

Midland, VA $103,969

Mitchells, VA $98,641

Oakpark, VA $97,472

Pratts, VA $96,846

Radiant, VA $97,206

Rapidan, VA $98,083

Remington, VA $102,125

Reva, VA $98,343

Richardsville, VA $101,299

Rixeyville, VA $101,037

Rochelle, VA $96,817

Somerville, VA $104,168

Sperryville, VA $98,247

Stevensburg, VA $100,662

Sumerduck, VA $102,153

Syria, VA $96,491

Viewtown, VA $101,103

Washington, VA $99,971

Wolftown, VA $96,263

Woodville, VA $99,217

Harrisonburg, VA $96,656

Basye, VA $95,884

Bergton, VA $95,588

Bridgewater, VA $96,475

Broadway, VA $96,177

Criders, VA $95,759

Dayton, VA $96,145

Edinburg, VA $96,047

Elkton, VA $96,336

Alexandria, VA $112,314

Fredericksburg, VA $101,765

Bowling Green, VA $99,790

Burr Hill, VA $99,803

Callao, VA $99,228

Caret, VA $100,412

Center Cross, VA $98,703

Champlain, VA $100,182

Coles Point, VA $100,557

Colonial Beach, VA $101,123

Corbin, VA $100,497

Dahlgren, VA $104,439

Dogue, VA $101,055

Dunnsville, VA $99,058

Edwardsville, VA $98,377

Farnham, VA $98,667

Garrisonville, VA $105,296

Hague, VA $99,830

Hartwood, VA $102,059

Haynesville, VA $99,748

Heathsville, VA $98,285

Hustle, VA $100,242

Irvington, VA $97,497

Jersey, VA $101,194

Kilmarnock, VA $97,580

King George, VA $102,773

Kinsale, VA $99,637

Ladysmith, VA $99,214

Lancaster, VA $97,819

Laneview, VA $98,056

Lively, VA $97,909

Locust Grove, VA $99,831

Loretto, VA $100,261

Lottsburg, VA $99,043

Merry Point, VA $97,666

Milford, VA $99,423

Mollusk, VA $97,700

Montross, VA $100,483

Morattico, VA $98,208

Mount Holly, VA $100,148

Ninde, VA $103,002

Nuttsville, VA $98,111

Oldhams, VA $99,557

Ophelia, VA $98,301

Partlow, VA $100,075

Port Royal, VA $100,235

Rappahannock Academy, VA $100,255

Reedville, VA $98,228

Rhoadesville, VA $98,890

Rollins Fork, VA $101,119

Fulks Run, VA $95,938

Hinton, VA $95,849

Keezletown, VA $96,316

Lacey Spring, VA $96,364

Linville, VA $96,314

Luray, VA $96,623

Mc Gaheysville, VA $96,427

Mount Crawford, VA $96,430

Mount Jackson, VA $96,115

Mount Solon, VA $96,128

New Market, VA $96,337

Orkney Springs, VA $95,908

Penn Laird, VA $96,470

Quicksburg, VA $96,211

Pleasant Valley, VA $96,418

Shenandoah, VA $96,370

Singers Glen, VA $96,308

Stanley, VA $96,378

Timberville, VA $96,354

Charlottesville, VA $96,526

Afton, VA $95,457

Arrington, VA $93,559

Barboursville, VA $96,902

Batesville, VA $96,297

Covesville, VA $95,465

Crozet, VA $96,343

Dyke, VA $96,295

Ruby, VA $104,793

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	$123,265	$59.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$118,129	$57.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$115,048	$55.0	12%
MFG Durable	$112,993	$54.0	10%
Chemicals	$110,939	$53.0	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.

$93,412

Average $102,721/year

$114,523

$7,784

Average $8,560/month

$9,544

$1,796

Average $1,975/week

$2,202

$45

Average $49/hour

$55

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$114,523	$9,544	$2,202	$55
Average	$102,721	$8,560	$1,975	$49
25th Percentile	$93,412	$7,784	$1,796	$45

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