Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or chemical experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge. Exclude 'Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers' (19-2042) and 'Biochemists and Biophysicists' (19-1021).
Top Industries of Employment
| Area |
Employment** Total |
Hourly Wage | Annual | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Entry | Experienced | Mean | Entry | Experienced | ||
| Missouri | 1,220 | 24.85 | 15.42 | 29.56 | 51,680 | 32,070 | 61,490 |
| St Joseph MSA | 60 | 16.42 | 11.04 | 19.12 | 34,160 | 22,960 | 39,760 |
| Springfield MSA | 10 | 25.29 | 16.46 | 29.70 | 52,600 | 34,240 | 61,780 |
| St Louis MSA | 730 | 26.53 | 16.64 | 31.48 | 55,190 | 34,600 | 65,480 |
| Kansas City* | 280 | 26.28 | 17.98 | 30.42 | 54,654 | 37,401 | 63,280 |
| Central Region* | 90 | 21.71 | 11.19 | 26.96 | 45,147 | 23,283 | 56,080 |
| Northwest Region* | 60 | 16.35 | 11.05 | 19.00 | 34,010 | 22,975 | 39,527 |
| Ozark Region* | 20 | 20.60 | 11.30 | 25.25 | 42,847 | 23,494 | 52,524 |
| Southeast Region* | 10 | 25.14 | 16.51 | 29.46 | 52,294 | 34,348 | 61,267 |
| Southwest Region* | 20 | 17.46 | 12.31 | 20.03 | 36,317 | 25,611 | 41,670 |
| St. Louis City* | 280 | 28.62 | 19.43 | 33.22 | 59,538 | 40,416 | 69,098 |
| St. Louis County* | 370 | 24.61 | 14.81 | 29.52 | 51,198 | 30,796 | 61,399 |
| Jefferson/Franklin Consortium* | 20 | 24.01 | 15.71 | 28.16 | 49,933 | 32,669 | 58,564 |
| Area | Employment ** | Change 2000-2010 |
Annual Avg Openings |
Long-term Outlook |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Estimated | 2010 Projected | Number | Percent | |||
| Missouri | 1,370 | 1,500 | 130 | 9.49 | 55 | Great |
| Kansas City MSA | 530 | 600 | 70 | 13.21 | 23 | Good |
| St Louis MSA | 840 | 890 | 50 | 5.95 | 31 | Good |
| Central Region* | 100 | 110 | 10 | 10.00 | 4 | Good |
| Northeast Region* | 30 | 30 | .00 | 1 | Caution | |
| Northwest Region* | 60 | 80 | 20 | 33.33 | 2 | Good |
| Ozark Region* | 50 | 50 | .00 | 2 | Caution | |
| Southeast Region* | 50 | 40 | -10 | -20.00 | 2 | Caution |
| Southwest Region* | 20 | 20 | .00 | 1 | Caution | |
* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?
This profession generally requires Bachelor's degree
in one of the following
Chemistry, General
Analytical Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
Polymer Chemistry
Chemical Physics (NEW)
Chemistry, Other