Side-by-side distribution
Chemist
$95,200
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 54.2%
- Live roles
- 24
Geologist
$109,050
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 33.3%
- Live roles
- 30
Highest-paying jobs
Senior Materials Chemist
9.2. Senior R&D Chemist
Computational Chemist, Senior Scientist II / Principal Scientist I
Chemist
Analytical Chemist, R&D
Soft Products Formulation Chemist
Soft Products Formulation Chemist
9.6. R&D Analytical Chemist
Analytical Chemist
Analytical Chemist
Highest-paying jobs
Principal Geologist
Project Geologist
Lead Resource Geologist
Senior Exploration Geologist
Geologist or Geologist-in-Training
Environmental Scientist / Geologist / Engineer
Environmental Engineer, Scientist, or Geologist I
Environmental Scientist, Geologist or Engineer
Senior Exploration Geologist (Solomon Islands - FIFO Roster)
Senior Exploration Geologist (Solomon Islands - FIFO Roster)
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Phoenix Tailings
|
$115,000 | 2 |
|
PBI-Gordon Corporation
|
$70,200 | 2 |
|
Helion
|
$218,000 | 1 |
| SC Schrödinger | $142,500 | 1 |
|
Hims & Hers
|
$97,500 | 1 |
|
Harry's
|
$95,400 | 1 |
|
Mammoth Brands
|
$95,400 | 1 |
|
Neuralink
|
$95,000 | 1 |
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
LaBella Associates
|
$61,700 | 2 |
|
IBMC
|
$46,200 | 2 |
|
Endurance Energy
|
$180,000 | 1 |
|
Mariana Minerals
|
$157,500 | 1 |
|
Apex Companies
|
$150,000 | 1 |
|
KoBold Metals
|
$140,000 | 1 |
|
Evr
|
$109,050 | 1 |
| TE True Environmental | $70,000 | 1 |
Geologist salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $62,400 | 3 |
Chemist vs Geologist: which pays more?
The median for Chemist is $95,200 per year (typically $69,525–$108,750), versus $109,050 for Geologist ($62,400–$150,000). That puts Geologist about 15% ahead at the median.
Both figures are computed live from active listings on JobsRadar and normalized to annualized USD, so Chemist and Geologist are compared on equal terms regardless of the currency each role was originally posted in. Only roles that publish a salary range feed the medians; numbers refresh every few hours as new roles post and older ones close, so this comparison reflects the market right now rather than a fixed survey. Use it as a directional benchmark when weighing one path against the other.