Research Scientist II (Chemical Sciences)
Authorized salary ranges
| Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|
| $7,625 to $9,799 | $91,500 to $117,588 |
Representation
California Association of Professional Scientists (UAW Local 1115) represents Bargaining Unit R10, Professional Scientific.
Where these jobs are
44 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
| Department | Employees |
|---|---|
| Public Health, California Department of | 31 |
| Department of Toxic Substances Control | 12 |
| Department of Cannabis Control | 1 |
Against the market
The BLS median wage for Chemists across all California employers was $97,860 a year in 2025. This classification is authorized from $91,500 to $117,588 a year.
Footnotes
- Footnote 01 Used in Pay Letters to designate 12-month probationary period. In the Alphabetic and Schematic Pay Scales Listings, a column is provided for designating the months of the probationary period. (Reinstituted 12/78)
- Footnote 19 Rule of three ranks certification. (Effective 1/1/79, all open examinations are rule of three ranks per Government Code 19057.1.)