Chemists Salary in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median Salary

$114,890

per year

Hourly Rate

$55.24

per hour

Employment

580

in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

vs. National Avg

+25.9%

National: $91,240

📊 Compared to the national median of $91,240, San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA pays 25.9% MORE for Chemists positions.

Purchasing Power

$95,582

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

120.2

20% above national avg

Rent/Income

33%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

10th

$75,990

25th

$91,010

Median

$114,890

75th

$150,630

90th

$184,590

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).