Chemist
Authorized salary ranges
| Range | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| A | $4,731 to $6,280 | $56,772 to $75,360 |
| B | $5,727 to $7,980 | $68,724 to $95,760 |
| C | $6,552 to $9,147 | $78,624 to $109,764 |
Representation
California Association of Professional Scientists (UAW Local 1115) represents Bargaining Unit R10, Professional Scientific.
Where these jobs are
7 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
| Department | Employees |
|---|---|
| Water Resources Control Board | 4 |
| Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation | 2 |
| Public Health, California Department of | 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 $56,772 to $109,764 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.)
- Footnote 21 Class designated as an exception to State Personnel Board Rule 431.