Staff Chemist
Authorized salary ranges
| Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|
| $7,174 to $10,023 | $86,088 to $120,276 |
Representation
California Association of Professional Scientists (UAW Local 1115) represents Bargaining Unit R10, Professional Scientific.
Where these jobs are
2 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
| Department | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Fish and Wildlife | 1 |
| Department of Toxic Substances 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 $86,088 to $120,276 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.)