Chemists (19-2031)
Occupation description: Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge. Excludes Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (19-2042) and Biochemists and Biophysicists (19-1021).
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Employment and Job Openings
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Employment | Average annual openings | |||||
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2018 estimate | 2028 projection | Percent change | Labor force exits | Occupation transfers | Total | |
Alaska | 77 | 88 | 14.3 | 1 | 6 | 8 |
United States | 87,700 | 90,900 | 0.0 | 1,500 | 6,600 | 8,400 |
Job outlook
- Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is moderate with low employment opportunities. Read more.
2019 Wages 
Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
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Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
United States | 40.46 | 21.37 | 27.45 | 37.32 | 50.32 | 64.27 |
Alaska | 41.09 | 25.85 | 33.74 | 40.34 | 48.27 | 55.32 |
Anchorage/Mat-Su Area | 39.63 | 25.11 | 32.31 | 38.32 | 47.98 | 55.31 |