Best Paying Industries for Chemists
$84,150
National Median Salary
95
Industries Analyzed
Industry Pay Comparison PRO
| Rank | Industry | Annual Median | Pay Premium | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $171,740 | +104.1% | 70 |
| 2 | Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $134,430 | +59.8% | 5,240 |
| 3 | Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities | $125,690 | +49.4% | — |
| 4 | Support Activities for Mining | $123,120 | +46.3% | — |
| 5 | Nuclear Electric Power Generation | $122,650 | +45.8% | 260 |
| 6 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $111,520 | +32.5% | 460 |
| 7 | Utilities | $109,060 | +29.6% | 520 |
| 8 | Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers | $108,200 | +28.6% | 60 |
| 9 | Engineering Services | $106,060 | +26.0% | 830 |
| 10 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $106,040 | +26.0% | 3,430 |
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