Chemist San Diego, CA
Chemist salary in San Diego, CA
Typical pay
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From 33 current job postings, updated Nov 13, 2026 Pay that employers list in their job postings
There are not enough current Chemist job postings with pay listed in San Diego, CA yet. We show pay once at least 10 postings list it.
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Typical pay by city in California
Back to the whole USCalifornia
$131k typical, most $78k to $168k
| Bakersfield, CA | – | – | 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | – | – | 33 |
| Oxnard, CA | – | – | 1 |
| Riverside, CA | – | – | 2 |
| Sacramento, CA | – | – | 6 |
| San Diego, CA | – | – | 33 |
| San Francisco, CA | – | – | 26 |
| San Jose, CA | – | – | 9 |
| Santa Maria, CA | – | – | 0 |
| Visalia, CA | – | – | 2 |
Pay advertised in current postings, per year. Postings are those that list pay.
Pay by experience level
What most job postings pay at each stage. The dot is typical pay.
- Starting out 6 job postings
- Experienced 11 job postings$73k $131k
Typical: $91k
- Senior 10 job postings$89k $180k
Typical: $155k
- Lead or manager 1 job postings
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Experienced: most postings pay $73k to $131k a year, typically $91k.
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Cost of living in San Diego, CA
About $6,913 a month for 1 adult, 1 bedroom rental, a car, taxes included. Everyday prices run about 12% above the US average.
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How much does a Chemist make in San Diego, CA?
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