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Chemist

ANZSCO 234211

Employed

3,700

Part-time share

20%

Female share

42%

Median age

40 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.

About this career

Chemists study the chemical and physical properties of substances, and develop and monitor chemical processes and production.

What they typically do

  • Conducts experiments and tests to identify the chemical composition and reactive properties of natural substances and processed materials.
  • Analyses and conducts research to develop theories, techniques and processes, and tests the reliability of outcomes under different conditions.
  • Develops practical applications of experimental and research findings.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

VIC
31.5%
NSW
29.6%
QLD
16.8%
WA
13%
SA
4.9%
ACT
1.9%
TAS
1.5%
NT
0.8%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Chemist.