Research Scientist
Listed on 2026-01-03
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Research/Development
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Science
Research Scientist, Chemistry
Chemists and Materials Scientists
Chemists and materials scientists research and analyze the chemical properties of substances to develop new materials, products, or knowledge.
Chemists and materials scientists work in laboratories, offices, and manufacturing facilities. Most work full time.
To enter the occupation, chemists and materials scientists typically need at least a bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a related field. However, they may need a master’s degree or Ph.D. for some jobs, such as research positions.
The median annual wage for chemists was $84,150 in May 2024.
The median annual wage for materials scientists was $104,160 in May 2024.
Overall employment of chemists and materials scientists is projected to grow 5 percent from 2024 to 2034, faster than the average for all occupations.
About 7,000 openings for chemists and materials scientists are projected each year, on average, over the decade.
Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
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