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Entry-level Chemists salary in New Jersey

Roles that require limited judgement and close supervision. Typically less than two years of relevant experience or fresh graduates entering the field.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated May 5, 2026
BLS percentile range
P10 to P25 of the New Jersey OES distribution for Chemists.
DOL OFLC offered median
$65,000
Across 140 certified filings at this wage level.
Real disclosed salaries

Entry-level Chemists in New Jersey: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 140 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $65,000. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.

By DOL wage level

DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.

LevelFilingsMedian offer
Level I — entry140$65,000

Top employers filing for this role

Companies with the most certified filings for Entry-level Chemists in New Jersey. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
NOVITIUM PHARMA LLC.QC Chemist25$62,500
The Trustees of Princeton UniversityPostdoctoral Research Associate16$65,000
APPCO Pharma LLCQC Chemist8$67,000
Primera Analytical Solutions CorporationScientist II7$64,438
RICONPHARMA, LLCScientist I7$70,000
Guardian Drug Company, Inc.Chemist6$63,300
Sannova Analytical LLCChemist5$65,000
INGENUS PHARMACEUTICALS NJ, LLCChemist, Quality Control5$70,000
WuXi Biologics USA, LLCAssociate Scientist3$63,086
Invahealth Inc.Quality Specialist2$64,043

Recent sample filings

A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.

  • Chemist at ESJAY PHARMA LLC
    $60,715
    EAST WINDSORWage Level IDecided Sep 11, 2025I-200-25248-288478
  • Assistant Clinical Research Associate at PPD Development, L.P.
    $64,230
    SecaucusWage Level IDecided Aug 28, 2025I-200-25233-259088
  • Chemist at Shree Meldi Krupa LLC
    $65,000
    ParsippanyWage Level IDecided Aug 21, 2025I-200-25226-243080
  • Chemist at Strive Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    $65,000
    East BrunswickWage Level IDecided Aug 11, 2025I-200-25216-219086
  • Analytical Chemist at InvaTech Pharma Solutions LLC
    $65,000
    East BrunswickWage Level IDecided Aug 6, 2025I-200-25211-210603
  • Chemist at Guardian Drug Company, Inc.
    $68,000
    DaytonWage Level IDecided Aug 6, 2025I-200-25211-209253
  • Formulation Chemist at APPCO Pharma LLC
    $68,355
    PiscatawayWage Level IDecided Aug 5, 2025I-200-25210-206668
  • QC Chemist at APPCO Pharma LLC
    $67,000
    PiscatawayWage Level IDecided Aug 5, 2025I-200-25210-206498

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.