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Chemists in The United States
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Chemists -- Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or chemical experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge.
| SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) | 19-2031.00 |
| Career Interests | IRC |
| Minimum education required | (Bachelor) Bachelor's degree |
| Minimum work experience required | (None) None |
| Job training required | (None) None |
| Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028) | 0.36 (low growth) |
| Current number of workers in USA (2018) | 87,700 |
| Projected number of workers in USA (2028) | 90,900 |
| Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028) | 8,400 |
| Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019) | $44,460 |
| Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $84,150 |
| Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $133,690 |
| Career Cluster | Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (Ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas) |
| Major Occupational Group | Life, Physical, and Social Science |
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