$60,335
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$38k
MEDIAN
$60k
90%
$95k
The average salary for an Organic Chemist is $60,335
Base Salary
$38k - $95k
Bonus
$100 - $9k
Profit Sharing
$0 - $6k
Total Pay
$37k - $95k
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What Do Organic Chemists Do?
Organic Chemist Tasks
- Perform complex experiments, utilizing equipment and technology.
- Develop and maintain protocols and equipment usage guidelines.
- Design and implement methodologies for synthesizing, analyzing and validating compounds and materials.
- Write up results, modify protocols and disseminate findings.
- Stay up to date on current organic chemistry research and conferences.
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Gender Breakdown
Male
59.3%
Female
40.7%
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Common Health Benefits
Medical
76%
Dental
61%
Vision
55%
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