Chemists Salary in New Jersey

Chemists in New Jersey earn the most in Atlantic City (average $111,320 a year) and the least in Trenton ($99,340), across the 2 New Jersey metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the chemists average at $96,980 and the median at $84,450 for 5,280 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $100,450.

Chemists average salary by city in New Jersey

Atlantic City$111,320
Trenton$99,340

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Atlantic City	$111,320	$105,610	$83,620	$82,242	99
Trenton	$99,340	$81,500	$70,110	$74,578	103

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New Jersey's employee unemployment, disability and family-leave contributions are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Chemists salary in other states

Chemists salary by city and state

More about pay in New Jersey

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-2031.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.