Chemists Salary in Rhode Island
Chemists in Rhode Island earn a median of $101,660 a year, +11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $101,660
- vs. U.S. median
- +11% ($91,240)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 150
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $70,210; the top 10% earn over $146,830. Nationally the range is $58,460 to $160,830.
States ranked near Rhode Island
Similar jobs in Rhode Island
- Chemical Technicians$61,680 median in Rhode Island
- Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians$59,420 median in Rhode Island (broader BLS group)
- Quality Control Analysts$69,630 median in Rhode Island (broader BLS group)
- Non-Destructive Testing Specialists$94,570 median in Rhode Island (broader BLS group)
- Biological Technicians$45,530 median in Rhode Island
- Food Scientists and Technologists$87,970 median in Rhode Island
Chemists pay in Rhode Island
How much do chemists make in Rhode Island?
The median is $101,660 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $70,210 and the top 10% earn over $146,830. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for chemists?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 51 (+11% vs. the national median of $91,240). Living costs are not included.