Chemists in Connecticut
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Projected employment for Chemists in Connecticut is growing faster than average.
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Chemists in Connecticut earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Chemists Work in Connecticut?
In 2018, there were 1,400 Chemists working in the state.
There were 1,270 Chemists employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 130 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 730 Chemists working in it, which means Connecticut has more Chemists than average.
Job Projections for Connecticut
Jobs for Chemists in this state are growing at a rate of 8.3% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 6.5%.
Connecticut Annual Job Openings
The BLS is projecting 140 annual Chemists job openings in Connecticut, and 1,560 total jobs in the year 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 8,600 annual jobs and 94,000 total jobs in 2026.
What do Chemists Make in Connecticut?
In 2018 wages for Chemists ranged from $53,540 to $140,240 with $85,510 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $25.74 to $67.42. The median hourly rate was $41.11.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $41.9 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate declined by $0.79.
The median salary in Connecticut is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Connecticut Metros for Chemists
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Chemists.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | 470 | $82,390 |
New Haven, CT | 330 | $76,560 |
Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT | 220 | $85,780 |
Waterbury, CT | 150 | $99,930 |
Worcester, MA-CT | 130 | $82,290 |
Norwich-New London-Westerly, CT-RI | 90 | $111,510 |
Danbury, CT | 90 | $85,480 |
Springfield, MA-CT | 60 | $69,710 |
Top States for Chemists Employment
The table below shows the states where most Chemists work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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California | 10,430 | $79,990 |
New Jersey | 7,460 | $89,000 |
Pennsylvania | 5,460 | $71,600 |
Texas | 5,160 | $78,810 |
North Carolina | 4,370 | $71,960 |
Ohio | 4,010 | $67,500 |
Michigan | 3,620 | $73,470 |
New York | 3,360 | $76,750 |
Maryland | 3,100 | $116,360 |
Massachusetts | 2,890 | $87,240 |
Illinois | 2,870 | $68,160 |
Indiana | 2,820 | $62,160 |
Florida | 2,010 | $62,400 |
Minnesota | 2,010 | $83,090 |
Wisconsin | 1,970 | $69,810 |
Missouri | 1,920 | $66,830 |
Washington | 1,720 | $80,550 |
Colorado | 1,700 | $72,120 |
South Carolina | 1,450 | $63,530 |
Delaware | 1,420 | $102,470 |
Below are the states where Chemists get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
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District of Columbia | $124,710 |
Maryland | $116,360 |
Delaware | $102,470 |
Virginia | $95,590 |
New Jersey | $89,000 |
Massachusetts | $87,240 |
New Mexico | $86,910 |
North Dakota | $86,040 |
Connecticut | $85,510 |
Alaska | $83,700 |
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References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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