The average annual wage of the occupations is $95,560 and $46 per hour. 3 vocational programs could be taken for the Chemists career. Based on BLS data, a total of 83,530 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The following 3 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Chemists.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | 20 | $33,413 | - | - | - |
| Forensic Chemistry | 1 | $30,891 | - | - | - |
| Chemistry (other) | 2 | $37,565 | - | - | - |
The following 18 occupations are related to Chemists.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 96,520 | $169,120 | $81 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | 19,320 | $106,700 | $51 |
| Chemical Engineers | 21,140 | $122,910 | $59 |
| Industrial Engineers | 333K | $103,150 | $50 |
| Materials Engineers | 24,630 | $110,430 | $53 |
| Engineers, All Other | 151K | $118,350 | $57 |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 73,020 | $66,640 | $32 |
| Calibration Technologists and Technicians | 13,220 | $67,360 | $32 |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | 14,100 | $88,350 | $42 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | 33,180 | $120,310 | $58 |
| Microbiologists | 21,540 | $93,380 | $45 |
| Materials Scientists | 8,810 | $112,440 | $54 |
| Food Science Technicians | 15,190 | $54,000 | $26 |
| Chemical Technicians | 55,880 | $60,920 | $29 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | 72,230 | $62,640 | $30 |
| Chemical Plant and System Operators | 17,980 | $79,450 | $38 |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | 120K | $57,350 | $28 |
The following 28 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Chemists. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.