Chemist 2 pay range
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania · class code 15130
- Class code
- 15130
- Pay scale group
- ST 07
- Pay unit
- Year
- Bargaining unit
- B4
- State
- Pennsylvania
- The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania published pay range for Chemist 2 is $60,538 to $92,010 per year.
- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office of Administration keys this classification as class code 15130.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The Commonwealth job specification for this class is published by Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office of Administration. The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 11/03/2007.
What the state says the job is
This is advanced professional work in the detection, quantitation and characterization of chemical substances and materials in a base laboratory or mobile laboratory setting. An employee in this job conducts or coordinates a variety of advanced laboratory tests that quantitatively and qualitatively identify chemical materials and substances and develops new and improved testing methods and procedures for a variety of purposes. Work involves establishing the testing procedures, conducting or leading in the conduct of the chemical tests, and interpreting test results. Development, assessment, and interpretation of quality assurance and quality control components are essential to the evaluation and validation of results produced. Work may include testifying in legal proceedings or Commonwealth courts about the tests conducted and the results obtained.
Examples of the work
Prepares samples for analytical laboratory tests, conducts advanced instrumental analysis, interprets and evaluates tests and prepares reports of analyses. Analyzes biological fluids, tissues, milk and food for biochemical/chemical constituents such as lipids, enzymes, proteins, carbohydrates, electrolytes and similar compounds, including toxic substances. Analyzes animal feeds, fertilizers and limestone products to determine compliance with label guarantees and adulteration. Leads in the conduct or conducts analytical tests on materials for highway maintenance and construction to determine conformance with department requirements on product composition and durability.
Minimum qualifications
One year as a Chemist 1; or One year of professional chemical analytical experience, and a bachelor’s degree that includes 30 credits in chemistry or biochemistry; or A graduate degree in chemistry. CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: Certain positions will require possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
Quoted from the Commonwealth job specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office of Administration publishes this figure in Classification and Pay Plan (online, current annual salary ranges). Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
The Commonwealth also links this class code to its own job title and specification. That page is the official description of the classification; this page publishes its pay range.
The listed pay scale is available in the Commonwealth's current ST schedule.
Nearby classes in Pennsylvania
Chemist 2 in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | $53,222 | $79,846 | $53,222 to $79,846 |
| Minnesota | $60,030 | $88,030 | $60,030 to $88,030 |
| New Jersey | $69,668 | $101,951 | $69,668 to $101,951 |
| Washington | $64,512 | $86,688 | $64,512 to $86,688 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.