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Chemists

Conduct research on chemicals using experiments or observation.

Quick Facts

Wages:	Well above the statewide median $42.53 / hour Read more about wages
Outlook:	Above statewide average Growth rate: 6.7% Read more about outlook
Education:	Bachelor's degree is typically required. View related education and training programs View related majors
On the Job:	Typical Work Tasks Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations. Collaborate on research activities with scientists or technical specialists. Analyze chemical compounds or substances. Monitor operational procedures in technical environments to ensure conformance to standards. Read more about the job
Job Title Examples:	Analytical Chemist Environmental Chemist Research Chemist See more job title examples

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Wages & Outlook

Typical Wages

Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.

This career: $42.53
Statewide median: $24.25

This is a very high-wage career. It pays well above the statewide median wage.

Wages for Chemists *

Area	Low	Median	High
U S	$30.93	$40.27	$54.55
Minnesota	$33.74	$42.53	$57.29
Central Minnesota	$30.56	$40.4	$59.2
Northeast Minnesota	$31.18	$36.63	$48.68
Northwest Minnesota	$27.73	$38.09	$44.87
Southeast Minnesota	$28.86	$41.55	$63.27
Southwest Minnesota	$29.01	$36.3	$39.77
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN	$35.88	$44.93	$57.31

* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.

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